Senior IV&V Network Security Engineer

ZealHire Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHire Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, or Cybersecurity Engineer to lead IV&V for our network infrastructure projects in Herndon, VA. You will assess findings, validate evidence, and guide remediation with engineering teams to manage risk and ensure compliance.

The role requires hands-on IV&V, vulnerability assessment, and expertise in security frameworks. Collaborate across engineering and operations to deliver secure, high-performance network solutions on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years as Systems Administrator/Network Engineer, with 2+ in IV&V lead roles.
• Strong knowledge of network components, security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS).
• Proficiency with vulnerability assessment tools and network monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead IV&V activities for network infrastructure projects.
• Develop IV&V processes, checklists, and documentation.
• Review architectures, configurations, and deployments for compliance.
• Conduct assessments, audits, and testing of network components.

Skills

IV&V leadership

Vulnerability assessment

NIST RMF

Network security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Nessus

Wireshark

Firewall tools

Job description

ZealHire Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, or Cybersecurity Engineer to lead IV&V for our network infrastructure projects in Herndon, VA. You will assess findings, validate evidence, and guide remediation with engineering teams to manage risk and ensure compliance.

The role requires hands-on IV&V, vulnerability assessment, and expertise in security frameworks. Collaborate across engineering and operations to deliver secure, high-performance network solutions on