IT and Network Security Engineer New Cambridge, MA

MORSECORP, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MORSE Corp is seeking an IT and Network Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions with a strong emphasis on security and compliance. The role supports corporate environments across multiple sites and cloud integrations.

You will lead security projects, mentor teammates, and provide Tier 2 network operation support while collaborating with stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• 5+ years in a network engineer role leading the design of large, complex networks.
• Experience with LAN, MAN, WAN, internet, VPN, WiFi, data center network environments.
• Practical knowledge of routing protocols.
• Experience mentoring junior teammates.
• Strong data center networking knowledge in internal and cloud environments.
• Experience deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs and Next Gen Firewalls.
• Experience with Network Access Control solutions.
• Layer 3 segmentation and advanced routing skills.
• Aruba Wireless Environment, Fortigate Firewall, Extreme Networks and Cisco switching experience.
• Familiarity with cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions with a focus on security.
• Lead network and security projects from planning to implementation.
• Provide enhancements to networks through routing and data flows.
• Perform technical analysis and planning for deployment of evolving solutions.
• Interface with stakeholders to gather project requirements.
• Produce documentation on budgets, plans, drawings, and handoffs.
• Mentor junior team members through configuration and implementation activities.
• Serve as Tier 2 Support for network operations in the corporate environment.

Skills

Network security

Firewall policies

NIST 800-171

VPN

Routing protocols

Load balancers

Next Gen Firewalls

Network Access Control

Aruba Wireless

Fortigate

Cisco switching

Cloud security

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Network design

Data center networking

Tools

Fortigate Firewall

Extreme Networks

Cisco switching

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

We are looking for an IT and Network Security Engineer to work as part of the MORSE IT and Security team to design and implement network and security infrastructure across MORSE’s corporate environment, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our network systems. You will play a key role in making our network and security capability continue to scale as we grow.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions, upgrades and changes with a strong focus on network security (implementing/managing firewalls, crafting firewall policies, developing trust zone models, building systems/apps into trust zones) withNIST 800-171 compliance in mind

Lead network and security projects from planning to implementation to ensure successful delivery with strong communication, documentation, and organization

Provide enhancements to our networks leveraging your expertise of switching, routing, and data flows

Conduct related technical analysis & planning for deployment of evolving technology solutions, leveraging architecture standards and design guides

Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements for new projects

Produce simple & concise documentation around project budgets, implementation plans, technical drawings, project management artifacts, and operational handoffs as necessary

Lead and mentor junior team members through configuration and implementation activities

Serve as Tier 2 Support for network operations in corporate network environment

Qualifications:

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

5+ years in a network engineer role leading the design of large, complex networks

Experience with designing, building, and monitoring LAN, MAN, WAN, internet, VPN, WiFi, data center network environments

Practical experience and applied knowledge of routing protocols

Experience mentoring junior team members

Strong understanding of modern data center network design, both internal data centers and cloud service provider environments

Experience with deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs and Next Gen Firewalls

Experience testing or implementing Network Access Control solutions

Layer 3 segmentation and advanced routing skills

Significant experience with Aruba Wireless Environment, Fortigate Firewall, Extreme Networks and Cisco switching

Demonstrable ability to break down and analyze network communications at the packet level

Familiarity with cloud security solutions desired

Excellent communication and organization skills

Coding and/or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform); experience with network automation processes and tools desired

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specificnumber of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

Compensation

$80,000 - $125,000 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com .

This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. Do you currently hold or are you able obtain a US Security Clearance? *

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