Sr. Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Forward Networks)

Themis Insight; 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 solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a Sr. Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Forward Networks) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:

• Provides assistance in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks; Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents; Implements communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment; Analyzes network characteristics (e.g. traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput), troubleshoots problems and recommends procurement of and/or modifications to network components.
• Support the “Know your Network” Zero Trust Architecture Capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing the Forward Networks commercial tool to capture, organize, and maintain all Mission Island network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities plus help integrate the inventory with High Side network enterprise model.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• 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. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications: 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

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Forward Networks/Redseal experience or comparable network modeling tool Networking certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.