Boundary Protection Engineer

Cayuse Holdings

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boundary Protection Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining network security solutions that protect information systems from unauthorized access, intrusion, and threats. This role serves as a subject matter expert in boundary protection technologies and methods, contributing to the secure architecture of the client. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

Boundary Protection Engineer Senior: Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
IAT/M Level III, Palo Alto Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), SANS Intrusion In Depth, Cisco Certified Network Professional.
6 years cyber and/or information technology duties and experience. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
Boundary Protection Engineer SME: Master’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
IAT/M Level III, Palo Alto Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), SANS Intrusion In Depth, Cisco Certified Network Professional.
8 years of cyber and/or information technology duties and experience. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

Perform boundary protection engineering duties consistent with the labor category and required certifications.
Maintain and apply required certifications (IAT/M Level III; PCNSE; SANS Intrusion In-Depth; Cisco Certified Network Professional) within the scope of assigned duties.
Support functions aligned to DCWF work roles (Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist; Cyber Defense Analyst; Network Operations Specialist; Security Architect; Information Systems Security Developer) as applicable.
Support IT (Cyberspace) and Cybersecurity-aligned activities as specified for the labor category.
Other duties as assigned.