Cyber Security Engineering Specialist III

Job Detail

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Clearance Status: Must be Current

LOCATION: Springfield, VA

Shift – M-F 9am – 5pm

Job Description:

Our client a government contractor, is looking for a Network Administrator to provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT networks. This position will provide support for IT networks including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all the network architecture and devices.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
Assists with designs, analyses, tests and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for design.
Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management.
Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
Oversee the reporting, documentation and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
Responsible for development and execution of standard operating procedures for security tools.
Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) with regard to all network security status, policies, and procedures.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Related work experience considered in lieu of degree)
6+ years related technical experience in Network Security and experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment
Security Clearance: active TS/SCI
Ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Required Certifications:
– DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification. (security + minimum to start)
– Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of date of hire.
Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance
Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed
Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management
Proficient is MS Office suite – Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Travel up to 15% of the time CONUS, maybe occasional OCONUS
Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
Expert knowledge of IP services
Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers
Experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA
Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures.
Experience with Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD architecture and VMWare virtualization experience

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: