Security Engineer (CMMC)

Networking Technologies + Support; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Networking Technologies + Support (NTS) is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure enterprise networks while ensuring CMMC compliance. You will help define security architecture, oversee controls, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires hands-on expertise with secure network design, VPNs, firewalls, and enterprise infrastructure. Collaboration with clients and internal teams is essential for delivering compliant security solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting CMMC compliance across and within enterprise environments.
• Strong background in designing secure enterprise network architectures.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with firewalling, VPNs, and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support secure enterprise network architectures.
• Ensure environments meet CMMC requirements and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams and security architecture docs.
• Implement and support firewalls, VPNs, NAC, and secure remote access.
• Configure routing and switching in enterprise environments.
• Analyze security risks and propose remediation strategies.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate secure solutions for clients.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats and best practices.

Skills

CMMC compliance

Enterprise networking

Cisco routing

VPN technologies

Firewall configuration

Network security

OSPF

BGP

ACLs

Mentorship

Education

CCNP Enterprise

CCNP Data Center

CCIE

CCDE

OSCP

Tools

Cisco IOS

Windows Server

Job description

Join a Team That Secures Innovation

At Networking Technologies + Support (NTS), we're passionate about delivering secure, innovative technology solutions that help organizations thrive. As a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP), we design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking solutions for commercial, healthcare, government, and regulated industries.

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with expertise in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and enterprise security architecture to join our growing engineering team.

Position Overview

The Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise network and security infrastructures while ensuring compliance with CMMC and other cybersecurity frameworks. This role requires strong experience with secure network architecture, security controls, risk mitigation, and enterprise networking technologies.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical expert who enjoys solving complex security challenges while working collaboratively with clients and internal engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support secure enterprise network architectures.
• Design and maintain environments that meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with industry best practices.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and security architecture documentation.
• Implement and support firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, NAC, and secure remote access solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies in enterprise environments.
• Analyze security risks and recommend remediation strategies.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate secure network solutions into client environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting organizations with CMMC compliance (Required)
• Minimum 5-10 years of enterprise networking and security engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing and implementing secure enterprise network architectures.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Extensive experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise networking equipment.

Strong understanding of:

• BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• VLANs
• STP
• VTP
• VRFs

Experience implementing and supporting:

• Enterprise Firewalls
• VPN technologies
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• 802.1X Network Access Control
• Experience with Microsoft enterprise environments and secure infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Required Certifications

Candidates should possess one or more of the following:

• Active experience supporting CMMC compliance (Required)
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center
• Cisco CCIE or CCDE
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Alto Networks
• Fortinet
• Juniper Networks
• Meraki
• HPE Aruba
• Sophos
• Brocade

Additional cybersecurity certifications are a plus:

• PNPT
• CRTO
• eCPPT
• CPTS
• CRTP

Experience with advanced security research and offensive security technologies:

• DragonOS
• RF Hacking
• Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
• HITB Training

Why Join NTS?

• Competitive salary based on experience and certifications
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced technical training
• Exposure to enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity projects
• Collaborative engineering culture with experienced technical professionals
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing Managed Services Provider

Pay

90k - 100k

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, enterprise networking, and helping organizations build secure, resilient environments while supporting CMMC compliance, we'd love to hear from you.