Network Security Engineer SME

Clearance Requirements

Certification Requirements

Location
Beavercreek, OH

Description

Location: Remote

Clearance: Top Secret

Certification: 8570 Certification

Job Description Summary: The Network Security Engineer (SME) will be responsible for managing and securing network infrastructure, ensuring the integrity and security of information systems, and providing expert guidance on security policies and procedures. This role involves working with advanced networking and cybersecurity technologies, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting both government and commercial systems.

Responsibilities:

• Add and manage nodes in Splunk and Riverbed for monitoring purposes.
• Update monitoring tools using Ansible.
• Interact successfully with both program leads and DOJ partners to ensure objectives are completed on-time.
• Manage information technology security, including backups, firewalls, and routers.
• Provide guidance for design and management of information systems security policy, implementation, and management for a globally distributed MPLS infrastructure.
• Provide network security management and support for Windows servers.
• Resolve routing and Network Address Translation (NAT) issues utilizing tcpdump and other tools.
• Perform system upgrades and implement new security policies per agency guidance and policy.
• Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routing protocols BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF, VPNs, and web proxy for enterprise web services.
• Work on various networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, and other LAN/WAN technologies.
• Recommend enterprise information assurance and security standards.
• Coordinate, develop, and evaluate security programs for the organization.
• Recommend information assurance/security solutions to support customer requirements.
• Identify, report, and resolve security violations.
• Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Apply expertise to government and commercial common user systems, as well as dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
• Perform analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
• Analyze and define security requirements for computer systems, including mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
• Provide integration and implementation of computer system security solutions.
• Analyze complex information assurance-related technical problems and provide multifaceted engineering and technical support.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Perform system security tuning, security monitoring, general and privileged user account management, and review all COTS software product upgrades and patches, including operating systems.
• Monitor and perform script writing, storage management interfaces, network interfaces, external peripheral interfaces, and other systems interfacing.
• Design and execute security system tests.
• Support all systems/services certification and accreditation activities.

Position Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Networking and Cybersecurity Technologies and Protocols: This skill is crucial for managing information technology security, including backups, firewalls, and routers, as well as providing network security management and support for Windows servers.
• Experience with Application Layer Gateway (ALG) Protocols: Having experience with protocols such as RTP, RTSP, FTP, DNS, HTTP, and DHCP is essential for resolving routing and Network Address Translation (NAT) issues and performing system upgrades.
• Strong Technical Background and Certifications: A strong technical background, preferably with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CASP+, or CCCP, is vital for developing and implementing information assurance/security standards and procedures, as well as performing vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications.

Qualifications:

• 12 years of total experience with two years of current experience in supporting and troubleshooting various computing devices and operating systems.
• Strong technical background, CompTIA Security+ certified, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certified, or Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCCP) preferred.
• Proficiency in both networking and cybersecurity technologies and protocols.
• Experience in managing and troubleshooting Linux or Unix-based operating systems.
• Experience with Application Layer Gateway (ALG) protocols such as RTP, RTSP, FTP, DNS, HTTP, and DHCP.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

About the Organization
At HumanIT, we are driven by honesty, integrity and hard work. Our motto is to 'Face our client's biggest IT related challenges head-on, and to provide them with superior solutions that embrace the latest in cybersecurity standards, technology concepts, and business practices. Allowing them to focus on their applications and services that drives their business forward.'. HumanIT values your skills, experience, training and education. Let your new adventure begin today.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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