Senior Network Security Engineer (TS/SCI)

Cherokee Federal; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Network Security Engineer III to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives across large-scale networks. You will design secure architectures, assess risks, and manage WAN/LAN/CAN security, including firewall and load-balancer platforms.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and DoD certifications. Responsibilities include incident management, SOP development for security tools, and liaison with government authorities.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance with willingness to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Related work experience considered instead of degree).
• Minimum of six years in Network Security with large-scale enterprise/global networks.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ minimum).
• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions.
• Design, tests, and implement secure network architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide design recommendations.
• Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security; support Tier 3 incidents.
• Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and configuration.
• Report, document, and investigate security incidents; develop corrective measures.
• Develop and execute standard operating procedures for security tools.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Unix/Linux knowledge

VMware virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Related work experience considered instead of degree

Tools

Juniper SRX

Palo Alto Firewall

F5 Load Balancer

Cisco FTD/ASA

MS Office (Visio/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project)

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Network Security Engineer III to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives across large-scale networks. You will design secure architectures, assess risks, and manage WAN/LAN/CAN security, including firewall and load-balancer platforms.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and DoD certifications. Responsibilities include incident management, SOP development for security tools, and liaison with government authorities.