Cisco Network Engineer

Elite Technical•Hartford, CT

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an IT Services organization supporting commercial and federal clients is seeking a hands-on Cisco Network Engineer to play a key role in reviewing the architecture that the network architect and team are building, audit it, and ensure every design decision aligns with the mandatory compliance frameworks. The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential to extend based on job performance and business needs. The selected Network Engineer will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week at the client's facility in East Hartford, CT.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the role
8+ years of hands-on Cisco Network Engineer
Working knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls
Must have participated in at least one compliance audit (NIST, CJIS, IRS Pub 1075, SOX, etc.)
Must understand how to configure and harden network infrastructure to meet NIST standards.
Experience supporting compliance in networked, multi-site environments with Cisco infrastructure.
Familiarity with government or judicial branch IT compliance requirements.
Strong skills in audit preparation, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications: CCNP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
Experience with public sector or law enforcement IT compliance.
Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations impacting government entities.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct CJIS and IRS Risk and Control Assessments
Conduct network vulnerability assessments, including Pentesting and wireless network assessments
Conduct vulnerability analysis on several custom web applications
Configure and harden network infrastructure to meet NIST standards
Draft analysis and recommendations related to zero trust and least privilege
Develop proofs of concept for vulnerability management using Tenable products
Develop log ingestion and management, and reporting proofs of concepts systems
Developed threat intel proof of concept system
Conduct threat hunting exercises and implemented trip wire systems using honeypots and other techniques.
Conduct tabletop incident response exercises
Implemented a SharePoint based cybersecurity document repository, including automated document ingestion and access controls.
Provide digital forensics services and program development guidance