Senior Network Engineer, Insider Threat Program

Apex Systems; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

HSA

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support the DHS Insider Threat Program in the Lorton, VA area. The role covers designing, sustaining, and evolving the ITP network with emphasis on defense-in-depth and secure architectures.

You will manage LAN/WAN, firewall policies, and network monitoring tools while aligning with NIST/FISMA guidelines and supporting government audits. Onsite requirement in Virginia with acute emphasis on security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's + 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Recent hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco preferred, Palo Alto acceptable).
• Experience with Solarwinds and supporting government ATO audits for certifications.
• Experience in engineering, deployment, and operations of LAN/WAN switches and firewalls.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/security architecture, topology, and device integrity.
• Experience with the information security incident lifecycle (response, mitigation, reporting).
• Network management experience with Solarwinds/WhatsUp Gold/NetQoS/NetBrain.

Responsibilities

• Support the ITP network infrastructure, perform routine maintenance and guidance on upgrades.
• Perform availability and capacity management for the network infrastructure.
• Oversee High Speed Guard Cross Domain solution for data transfer between classification domains.
• Support documentation to capture the configuration baseline.
• Design and support system recapitalization plans for capacity growth.
• Serve as SME on all ITP network infrastructure.

Skills

Network engineering

Firewalls

LAN/WAN design

Security architecture

Monitoring tools

CCNP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Solarwinds

WhatsUp Gold

NetQoS

NetBrain

Job description

Job#: 3046709

Job Description:

Senior Network Engineer, Insider Threat Program

Location: Lorton, Virginia (Onsite)

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Senior Network Engineer to support the Insider Threat Program (ITP) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This position involves supporting, sustaining, designing, and evolving the network enterprise of the ITP. The program's mission is to identify insider threats by using advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation to help eliminate potential threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ITP network infrastructure, perform routine maintenance, and provide guidance on upgrades and system recapitalization.
• Perform availability and capacity management for the network infrastructure.
• Oversee a High Speed Guard Cross Domain solution that supports data transfer between multiple classification domains.
• Support all documentation to effectively capture the configuration baseline.
• Design and support system recapitalization plans to account for capacity growth and changes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all ITP network infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Recent hands-on experience with firewalls, with a preference for Cisco, though Palo Alto is also acceptable.
• Experience with Solarwinds and supporting government ATO Audits for certifications.
• Experience in engineering, deployment, and operations of LAN and WAN switches and firewalls.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, and IT device integrity.
• Experience with the information security incident lifecycle, including response, mitigation, and reporting.
• Network Management experience with tools such as Solarwinds, WhatsUP Gold, NetQoS, or NetBrain.

Technical Skills

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco network and firewall equipment, including Cisco 2900, 4500, 9300, 9400, 6800, Nexus 9000, Cisco Firepower, and ASA.
• Familiarity with VMWare, Linux, Microsoft Server, and Active Directory.
• Ability to build firewall policies and optimized rule sets.
• Experience deploying new network configurations to meet NIST/FISMA/STIG compliance requirements.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT service delivery management.
• Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms.
• Experience with the Everfox High Speed Guard Platform.
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Security certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) - PAN-OS 7.0 Version certification.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with EOD SCI eligibility as a condition and continuation of employment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• other insurance plans
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program
• other discounts
• on-demand training program
• access to certification prep
• library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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