Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer who will be part of a team of skilled Cybersecurity professionals that support the design, build, and sustainment of network based cyber defense capabilities within the organization. Network Security Engineers interact daily with a wide variety of industry leading network security products including, but not limited to, firewalls, Intrusion prevention systems, full packet capture solutions, mail gateways, advanced malware defense systems, and TLS inspection solutions. Network Security Engineers provide support to fellow stakeholders when integrating new Cybersecurity requirements into the enterprise and maintain all production network security solutions that are servicing the organization. When required, Network Security Engineers support fellow stakeholders in resolving network connectivity issues.

Responsibilities

Participate on a team of skilled network security engineers responsible for the integration, operations, and sustainment of a suite of enterprise class Cybersecurity technologies; Perform the planning and implementing policy changes on next generation firewalls; Assist in the analyses and design of a worldwide network security architecture; Administer configuration changes on enterprise load balancers that include enterprise TLS break/inspect; Work focused special projects both independently and within a group; Participate in the investigation and documentation of security related incidents; Implement corrective measures in response to emerging network security threats; Brief senior contract leadership and government stakeholders on the status of the enterprise network security posture

Requirements

Active Top Secret with SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred) required prior to consideration; Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Strata, F5 Load Balancer (ASM is a plus), Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, and RSA Netwitness; DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ minimum to start); Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Nice to have

Polygraph preferred; F5 Load Balancer ASM is a plus

Benefits

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions); Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans); HSA contributions: $850 per employee annually / $1750 per family annually; Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans; 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program; Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance; Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment; Pet Benefit Option