Network Security Engineer (SME)

ActioNet, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Network Security Engineer to manage and secure a global MPLS infrastructure. In this exciting role, you will ensure compliance through effective security policy implementation, oversee system monitoring, and troubleshoot complex network issues. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in networking and cybersecurity, with relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to critical security initiatives that protect vital information systems. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network security and troubleshooting.
• Strong technical background in cybersecurity technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage and secure global MPLS infrastructure and oversee system monitoring.
• Implement security policies and conduct risk analyses for compliance.

Skills

Networking and Cybersecurity Technologies

Troubleshooting Linux/Unix Operating Systems

System Security Management

Routing Protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF)

Risk Analysis

Splunk

Ansible

CompTIA Security+ Certification

CompTIA A+ Certification

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Ansible

tcpdump

Job description

Network Security Engineer (SME) | Req#3853

DecisiveInstincts, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Network Security Engineer (SME) requiring a Top Secret clearance and the ability to work remotely.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and securing a global MPLS infrastructure, overseeing system monitoring, routing, and firewalls, and ensuring compliance through security policy implementation, risk analysis, and support for certification and accreditation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Add and manage nodes in Splunk and Riverbed for monitoring purposes

Update monitoring tools using Ansible

Interact successfully with both program leads and DOJ partners to ensure objectives are completed on time

Manage IT security, including backups, firewalls, and routers

Provide guidance for the design and management of information systems security policies and implementation across a globally distributed MPLS infrastructure

Provide network security management and support for Windows servers

Resolve routing and NAT issues using tcpdump and other tools

Perform system upgrades and implement new security policies per agency guidance

Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN infrastructure involving BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VPNs, web proxy, and XML gateway for enterprise web services

Work with networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, and other LAN/WAN technologies

Recommend enterprise information assurance and security standards

Develop and implement information assurance/security standards and procedures

Coordinate, develop, and evaluate security programs for the organization

Recommend information assurance/security solutions to meet customer requirements

Identify, report, and resolve security violations

Establish and satisfy information assurance/security requirements based on user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands

Support customers at the highest levels in developing and implementing doctrine and policies

Perform a variety of system engineering tasks related to major systems design, integration, and implementation (including personnel, hardware, software, and support infrastructure)

Apply expertise to government and commercial systems, including those requiring specialized security features

Analyze, design, and develop security features for system architectures

Define security requirements for various computer systems (mainframes, workstations, personal computers)

Design, develop, and implement security solutions

Provide integration and implementation of system security solutions

Analyze complex information assurance technical problems and provide engineering support to resolve them

Conduct vulnerability/risk analyses of systems and applications throughout the system development life cycle

Ensure all information systems are functional and secure

Perform system security tuning, monitoring, account management, and review COTS software upgrades and patches

Monitor and perform script writing, storage management, network interfaces, and other system interfaces

Design and execute security system tests

Support all system/service certification and accreditation activities

Basic Qualifications

5 years of total experience, including 2 years of current experience supporting and troubleshooting various computing devices and operating systems

Strong technical background (CompTIA A+ certification preferred)

Proficiency in networking and cybersecurity technologies and protocols

Experience managing and troubleshooting Linux or Unix-based operating systems

Experience with Application Layer Gateway (ALG) protocols including RTP, RTSP, FTP, DNS, HTTP, and DHCP

CompTIA Security+ certification required

CASP+ or Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCCP) certification preferred

Experience working in Agile environments using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred

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