Network Engineer - CMMC

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. is looking for a Full-Time Cybersecurity Specialist based in Middletown, RI. The role involves supporting the enterprise infrastructure by ensuring cybersecurity compliance under the CMMC framework and safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You will design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures, manage firewalls, and implement monitoring tools in alignment with DoD cybersecurity practices. Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity are required. Excellent benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of combined experience in network and cybersecurity roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures.
• Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls and routers.
• Ensure high availability of networks through proactive monitoring.
• Maintain documentation as per DoD IT policies.
• Implement and improve technical controls for CMMC compliance.

Skills

Network engineering

Cybersecurity practices

CMMC Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

DLP solutions

Job description

Job Title

Location: Middletown, RI 02842 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status: Full-Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Level Required: Secret

Job Description

Support and secure our enterprise infrastructure. Ensuring that IT systems meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements mandated under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, particularly for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Enterprise network engineering and DoD-aligned cybersecurity practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures to support internal operations and DoD contracts.
• Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and VLANs.
• Ensure high availability and resilience of networks through load balancing, redundancy, and proactive monitoring.
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, and change control logs in accordance with DoD IT policies.

Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve technical controls aligned with CMMC Level 2+ and NIST SP 800-171.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of system security plans (SSPs), incident response plans, and configuration management plans.
• Deploy and manage security tools such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.
• Support continuous monitoring, logging, and audit readiness efforts to ensure compliance with DoD cyber hygiene requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external assessors during cybersecurity audits and CMMC assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field – or equivalent military or commercial experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of combined experience in network and cybersecurity roles.