Computer Network Defense Administrator (Firewall) - Clearance Required

Cydecor, Inc.; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 78.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision and Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(K) + company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition and Professional Development

Zusammenfassung

Cydecor, Inc. is seeking a Network Security Engineer to provide technical assistance for perimeter and data center security in Federal Government programs. You will install, administer, and support JRSS/TLA security components, including Cisco ASA firewalls, FTDs, ISE servers, and F5 load balancers.

The role requires hands-on experience with VPNs, ACLs, and security architectures, plus DoD 8140/8570 certified personnel. Travel approximately 2% of the year.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years experience with networks (TCP/IP, Ethernet, VMware).
• Two years managing F5 Big-IP with ASM, Cisco FTD/ASA firewalls or ISE servers.
• At least one year hands-on ACLs and router security configurations.
• Two years direct experience with US military C2 or LAN/WAN systems.
• DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAT Level III certifications required.
• Strong understanding of network security architecture.

Aufgaben

• Design, install, configure, and maintain firewalls, load balancers, and authentication servers.
• Administer JRSS Top Level Architecture security components, including Cisco ASA firewalls and VPNs.
• Manage Cloud-Based Internet Isolation (CBII) for EUR tenants.
• Provide support to monitoring software and configuration management systems.
• Perform detailed analysis and provide technical recommendations for security posture.
• Collaborate with US military C2 systems to ensure secure communications.

Kenntnisse

Network security

TCP/IP

Team collaboration

Independent work

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Eleven years IT experience in lieu of degree

Tools

F5 BIG-IP ASM

Cisco ASA

Cisco FTD

Cisco ISE

VPN technologies

CBII/Menlo

Jobbeschreibung

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description

Provide technical assistance to maintain and enhance firewalls, load balancers, VPN concentrators, device authentication servers, and router security configurations for all networks in the 5th Signal Command AOR. Provide technical assistance to the USAREUR network perimeter/data center security, configuration management systems, and monitoring software currently in use. Focus on the installation, administration, and operational support of JRSS Top Level Architecture and Data Center security components. These components consist of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) servers and f5 BIG-IP load balancers. Desired experience will be in managing Cisco security/authentication devices and f5 Network devices. In addition, provide support for any VPN servers that support the Army Border Security architecture.

Responsibilities include

• Design, install, configure, and maintain firewalls, load balancers, and authentication servers.
• Administer and support JRSS Top Level Architecture (TLA) security components, including Cisco ASA firewalls and VPNs.
• Manage and maintain Cloud-Based Internet Isolation (CBII) Menlo service for EUR tenants.
• Provide support to existing monitoring software and configuration management systems.
• Perform detailed analysis and provide technical recommendations for enhancing network security posture.
• Collaborate with US military command and control systems and LAN/WAN environments to ensure secure and effective communications infrastructure.

Here’s what you need

• Minimum two (2) years of experience using and maintaining networks (TCP/IP, Ethernet, or VMWare).
• Minimum two (2) years managing F5 Big-IP with ASM, Cisco FTD/ASA firewalls or ISE servers.
• At least one (1) year of hands-on experience with ACLs and router security configurations.
• Two (2) years of direct experience with U.S. military C2 or commercial LAN/WAN systems.
• Vendor certification (e.g., Network Firewall, IDS, F5-CA, F5-CTS, F5-CSE, BCCPA, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, Cisco CyberOps Professional)
• DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAT Level III certification (CISSP, SecurityX, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT).
• Strong understanding of network security architecture.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Bonus points if you have

• Red Hat experience.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance with SSBI required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Business Administration, or Mathematics; OR
• Minimum of eleven (11) years of specialized IT experience in lieu of a degree.

Work Schedule

• Onsite: Monday - Friday, 8 hours each day.
• About 2% of your year will be traveling.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000-110,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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