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Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. Join MAXISIQ where we innovate, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients– right when they need it most.

Job Description

MAXISIQ is looking for a Network Security Engineer SME to be part of a dynamic team and provide support for a Sponsor's program. Network engineers are responsible for designing, developing, innovating, and configuring unique networks. This position will require the skillset and experience using free thinking and independent judgment to provide solutions. The candidate will be responsible for installations, upgrades, and support problem resolution. The candidate will design, install, configure, and support the LAN / WAN and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system. Maintain the network hardware and software as well as monitor the network to ensure network availability to all system users. The candidate will perform the necessary maintenance to support network availability. Award expected in March 2025.

Additional tasks can include :

Develop technical solutions to issues that may be unclear and require deep technical knowledge.
Participating in the development of new network designs.
Assessing network management architecture and documenting the architecture.
Utilizing various data sources to fully understand the issues and inform the solution.
Possess strong skillsets in network monitoring tools and deep analysis of network data.
Evaluate network service requests and validate / triage unique inquiries.
Analyze existing and future network infrastructure and provide solutions requirements.
Network hardware and software testing, implementation, integration, and management.
Create and update network infrastructure documentation.
Support network refresh efforts.
Network troubleshooting (Tier–3 and Tier–4 level support).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Active TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Ability to satisfy a government–administered high–risk role screening.

Bachelor's degree; 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree.

15 years of experience.

Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls (ISR / ASR series, Cat–93xx, 38xx, etc., and ASAs / Nex–Gen).

Knowledge of configuring Juniper firewalls (SRX) to establish security boundary protection via firewall policies.

Experience with configuring and troubleshooting IPSec VPN tunnels (site–to–site) on Cisco and / or Juniper platforms.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 hands–on configuration experience, with emphasis on dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.

Knowledge of configuring VLANs, 802.1q trunking, Rapid Spanning–tree (RSTP), BPDU guard.

Familiarity with Cloud–based environments and vendors such as AWS (EC2, VPC), Azure (Resource groups), and / or Google (VPC networks).

Familiarity with data center infrastructure and technologies using and experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches.

Hands-on experience with the implementation and use of network monitoring, fault management, and performance analysis tools such as SYSLOG, SNMP, Solarwinds, etc.

Experience with network security concepts, best practices, and technologies including, but not limited to, SSH, IPSec, TACACS, ISE, firewall policies, and 802.1x.

Knowledge of programming COMSEC devices (ie. KG–175A / G / F).

Experience with engineering / architecting secured enterprise telecommunication solutions.

Experience providing detailed engineering and technical leadership to engineering staff involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks.

Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within a customer organization.

Desired Qualifications :

CCNA or JNCIA certification.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience supporting high-performance computing environments.

Experience with IPS / IDS systems to include network impacts.

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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