Network Security Architect (TS/SCI)

General Dynamics - IT; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Network Engineer to provide technical oversight for infrastructure projects at Herndon site. You will define security posture, configure LAN/WAN devices, and support Tier I-III troubleshooting while coordinating with systems administrators and developers.

You will design solutions for capacity planning, backups, and hardware/software installations, with emphasis on firewall management and VPNs, meeting customer IT needs and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent 9 years of job-related experience.
• 5+ years of related Network Engineering experience.
• 3+ years configuring Cisco ASA/NGFW.
• 4+ years configuring, designing, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN devices.
• Experience deploying and managing firewall solutions (Cisco/Palo Alto/Juniper).

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and upgrade the security posture of the networks.
• Perform security audits and implement changes to improve security posture.
• Manage and allocate network installation and engineering tasks and configure communications systems.
• Create and edit build-to and as-built documentation and test plans.
• Engage in technical system planning beyond the network to include applications and systems.
• Plan network layouts and configure systems for user environments.
• Provide Tier I-III technical support as needed.

Skills

Network engineering

Security posture

LAN/WAN concepts

Cisco ASA/NGFW

VPNs

Education

Bachelor's degree or 9 years related experience

Tools

Cisco ASA/NGFW

Firewall Manager servers

LAN/WAN devices

Job description

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Network Engineer to provide technical oversight for infrastructure projects at Herndon site. You will define security posture, configure LAN/WAN devices, and support Tier I-III troubleshooting while coordinating with systems administrators and developers.

You will design solutions for capacity planning, backups, and hardware/software installations, with emphasis on firewall management and VPNs, meeting customer IT needs and security requirements.