Network Assessment & DevSecOps Engineer- Secret Clearance Required

Focus; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus in Huntsville, AL seeks Network Assessment & DevSecOps Engineers to evaluate current network architectures, perform blue-teaming security assessments, and build comprehensive topologies for defense contracts.

The role requires active DoD Secret Clearance and offers two vacancies (entry- and mid-level) with salary ranges aligned to experience. Team collaboration will shape modernization plans and CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• 0–2 years for Entry-Level: network mapping, Visio/Nmap/Wireshark, basic scripting (Python/Bash).
• 3–5+ years for Mid-Level: network architecture assessments, defensive cyber/blue teaming, DevSecOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Map, diagram, and document existing enterprise network topologies.
• Conduct network security assessments and defensive blue-teaming operations.
• Implement automated scripts and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) to streamline network configuration and testing.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to propose tactical network improvements.

Skills

Network mapping

Packet capture analysis

Defensive cybersecurity

Network design concepts

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ CE)

Tools

Visio

Nmap

Wireshark

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

Location: Huntsville, AL

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance (Required)

Salary Range: $70,000 – $110,000 (DOE)

Positions Available: 2 (1 Entry-Level, 1 Mid-Level)

Position Overview

We are seeking Network Assessment & DevSecOps Engineers to join a high-visibility team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will evaluate existing network architectures, perform blue-teaming/defensive security assessments, and build comprehensive network topologies to help shape and design architecture for upcoming defense contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Map, diagram, and document existing enterprise network topologies to support future contract architecture design.

• Conduct network security assessments and defensive blue-teaming operations to identify vulnerabilities and bottlenecks.

• Implement automated scripts and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) to streamline network configuration and testing.

• Collaborate with systems engineers to propose tactical network improvements and modernization plans.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.

• Experience Levels:

  • Entry-Level ($70k - $85k): 0–2 years of experience with network mapping, Visio/Nmap/Wireshark, and basic scripting (Python/Bash).

  • Mid-Level ($85k - $110k): 3–5+ years of experience with network architecture assessments, defensive cyber/blue teaming, and DevSecOps tooling.

• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ CE) required or ability to obtain within 60 days.

• Skills: Hands-on familiarity with network mapping tools, packet capture analysis, defensive cybersecurity practices, and network design concepts.