Network Evaluator (Principal) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQ with Security Clearance

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

Technology stipend

401(k) with company match

Employee events

Job summary

Constellation Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with TS/SCI clearance to join our Maryland-area team.

The role emphasizes network defense, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and SIEM tooling expertise, including Splunk and Elastic. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong networking knowledge (Cisco/Juniper/Arista), threat analysis, and the ability to develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Eleven years of direct/relevant experience is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cybersecurity analysis

SIEM experience

Splunk

Elastic

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Research vulnerabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Wireshark

tcpdump

SIEM tools

Job description

Cisco, Juniper, & Arista devices and protocols, SIEM technologies, cybersecurity analysis, Splunk and Elastic, Hunt/Blue Team experience, Network Defense Integrity (NDI) Methodology, digital forensics, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning technologies, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and scripting languages. Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar network analysis and SIEM tools. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent). Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• Requires eleven (11) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Strong networking knowledge (Cisco, Juniper, & Arista devices and protocols), analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with computer network defense, vulnerability assessment, incident response, packet analysis, SIEM technologies, and cybersecurity analysis.
• Experience researching system vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Practical experience with Splunk and Elastic.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Hunt/Blue Team experience.
• Knowledge of Network Defense Integrity (NDI) Methodology, digital forensics, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning technologies, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and scripting languages.
• Experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar network analysis and SIEM tools.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent).

$200,000 - $252,000 a year The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• 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 i.e. 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 throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.