Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer; Security Systems Engineer

Client: Government

Location: Hybrid in Charleston, SC

Duration: Contract

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with stakeholders, including Security Engineers, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Information Assurance Managers (IAMs) / Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), certification authorities, accreditation authorities (and representatives), program managers, vendors, etc., necessary to properly identify, document, mitigate, and manage risk attributed to the target system, network, and/or application
• Identify, develop (either directly, or in coordination with applicable experts), and incorporate common artifacts found in an RMF accreditation package, e.g., system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software inventories, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, and other necessary system, network, and application documentation
• Design, implement and harden network and networks security solutions
• Racking and cabling the Platform Boundary Defense (PBD) system
• Configure/test the core routing/switch devices, firewall, IPS and other in-line network security devices
• Configure/test virtual networking capabilities
• Create Engineering Changes to support the lifecycle including engineering documentation
• Perform vulnerability scans of the system and review on a weekly basis
• Use vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., ACAS/HBSS) necessary to identify and document compliance
• Work primarily in a secured lab space, where the majority of work must be performed to support this tasking

Minimum Qualifications:

• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification
• Must have one of the following security certifications: Security , SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, GSEC
• 8 years of experience in relevant technical field, to include: Technology Analysis and Assessment, Design Definition, Development of Systems Specification, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Integration, Test & Evaluation Criteria, and Logistics support of C5ISR requirements
• 5 years of technical experience in providing the above type of support of for network devices and/or network security appliances
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• One of the following OS/OE trainings or certifications is desired: Cisco CCNA or CCNP
• Advanced knowledge of IP networking and protocols, with an ability to analyze network traffic at the packet level
• Solid working knowledge of: LAN/WAN infrastructures, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, network security, data backup/recovery systems
• Solid understanding of current network design best practices. Knowledge of Navy afloat and ashore systems strongly desired
• Strong background in network and host based security (Firewall, IDS/IPS, antivirus, etc.)
• Knowledge of virtual networking