Cyber Security Engineering Specialist III / Network Security Services

RISA • Springfield, VA

11h

About The Position

RISA has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Network Security Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community customer's wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN), and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains. What You'll Get to Do: Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives. Assists with designs, analyses, tests and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for design. Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management. Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools). Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures. Responsible for the development and execution of standard operating procedures for security tools. Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network. Act as liaison to the contract and customer management and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) with regard to all network security status, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Related work experience considered in lieu of degree).
• 6+ years of related technical experience in Network Security.
• 4+ years' experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a fast-paced diverse environment.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.
• Required Certifications: - DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification. (CompTIA Security + minimum to start) - Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management.
• Proficient is MS Office suite - Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Travel up to 15% of the time CONUS, maybe occasional OCONUS.
• Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Expert knowledge of IP services.
• Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers.
• Experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA.
• Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures.
• Experience with Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD architecture and VMWare virtualization experience.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP
• TS/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

• Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Assists with designs, analyses, tests and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
• Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for design.
• Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management.
• Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
• Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
• Responsible for the development and execution of standard operating procedures for security tools.
• Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.
• Act as liaison to the contract and customer management and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) with regard to all network security status, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• RISA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid disability; life insurance; retirement savings plans: 401(k) and Roth; Paid Time Off; and 11 paid Federal Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level