Network Engineer - Senior - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Bay Ridge Junction (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Unlimited access to training

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

Tech expense reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for their Maryland locations. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and focuses on providing network engineering services in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have substantial experience in network configuration, cybersecurity, and virtualization. The company offers competitive benefits including healthcare, training reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• At least eight years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or four years of equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree with six years of relevant experience or higher degrees may be considered.
• Experience in cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, and information assurance.
• Experience with virtualized infrastructure across multi-site networks.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.
• Experience configuring next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, McAfee).
• IaC experience with Terraform and Ansible; scripting with Bash/PowerShell/Python; Puppet, Kickstart, Packer.

Responsibilities

• Provide network engineering responsibilities as part of a cybersecurity-focused role.
• Configure and administer networks consisting of physical and virtual equipment.
• Support cybersecurity operations and network configurations.
• Maintain standard network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.).
• Configure and administer next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, McAfee).
• Implement and use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and Ansible.
• Utilize scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Work with tools such as Puppet, Kickstart, Packer and Splunk; operate within an Agile/DevOps context.
• Support cybersecurity operations, network configurations, and defensive security tooling.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with flexible customer requirements.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cybersecurity

Virtualization

Scripting languages

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Packer

Splunk

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering or related field

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Associate’s degree with 10+ years

High school diploma/GED with 12+ years

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Palo Alto firewalls

Splunk

Packer

Splunk

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

Network Engineer - Senior - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Columbia, MD; Hanover, MD; Laurel, MD; Linthicum Heights, MD; Fort Meade, MD; other locations as listed in job postings.

Responsibilities

• Provide network engineering responsibilities as part of a cybersecurity-focused role requiring TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph.
• Configure and administer networks consisting of physical and virtual equipment.
• Manage virtualized infrastructure across multi-node and multi-site networks.
• Maintain standard network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.)
• Configure and administer next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, McAfee).
• Implement and use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and Ansible.
• Utilize scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Batch, Python) for automation.
• Work with tools such as Puppet, Kickstart, Packer and Splunk; operate within an Agile/DevOps context.
• Support cybersecurity operations, network configurations, and defensive security tooling.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with flexible customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• At least eight (08) years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; or four (04) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree with six (06) years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with ten (10) years, or high school diploma/GED with twelve (12) years, may be considered.
• Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering; plus experience in network or system administration.
• Experience with management of virtualized infrastructure across multi-node and multi-site networks; networking and virtualization.
• Experience with standard network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.).
• Experience configuring and administering next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, McAfee).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC); scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Batch, Python); Terraform and Ansible; Puppet, Kickstart, Packer.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools; knowledge of Windows and Linux OS, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps.
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations.
• Experience utilizing and developing with Splunk.
• Experience with Nutanix.
• Defensive Cyber Security Operations.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA.
• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium.
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium.
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%.
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual reimbursement for technology expenses (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment).

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events and leadership mentorship.
• Performance Recognition Program and opportunities for advancement.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Equal Opportunity Employer statements and policy information are included in the original posting and remain in effect.