Senior Zero Trust & Forward Networks Engineer

Themis Insight, LLC.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k contributions

Paid time off

Career development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Themis Insight is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Forward Networks) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD. This role requires TS/SCI with a Polygraph and hands-on experience with Zero Trust architectures and Forward Networks tooling across enterprise networks.

The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, work with multi-vendor hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper), and ensure secure, reliable operation in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• An IAT level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
• Strong understanding of computer networking architecture (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Protocols, etc.)
• Proficiency with understanding configurations from multiple vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, etc.
• Experience with Zero Trust related activities (hardening systems, customer ZT compliance requirements)
• Previous technical experience with system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar
• Ability to read and understand system configuration files to verify correct ingestion into Forward Networks

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in all aspects of network management from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading.
• Implements and supports the Forward Networks tool to inventory, map, and manage vulnerabilities and integrate with enterprise models.
• Support the Know Your Network Zero Trust Architecture capabilities.

Skills

Network architecture

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Protocols

Zero Trust

Forward Networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Forward Networks

Redseal

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Job description

Themis Insight is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Forward Networks) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD. This role requires TS/SCI with a Polygraph and hands-on experience with Zero Trust architectures and Forward Networks tooling across enterprise networks.

The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, work with multi-vendor hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper), and ensure secure, reliable operation in a challenging environment.