Network Engineer/Architect, SME

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC)•Indianapolis, IN

10h

About The Position

FEDITC, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer/Architect, SME to work in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role provides senior-level network architecture and security infrastructure expertise for DFAS enclaves and supports security infrastructure operations across the CCE. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance and United States citizenship are required. The position also requires maintaining applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certifications as requested by FEDITC or its clients, customers, or prime contractors. The successful candidate will maintain network architecture and configuration design documentation, support security operations and troubleshooting, and establish and verify secure configurations in accordance with NSA and DISA STIGs, security patches, and DoD CERT direction. The role includes configuring hardware, software, services, and devices to meet DoD and DFAS requirements and reporting non-compliance and vulnerabilities through applicable processes. FEDITC states that it is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and the company states that it does not use AI tools in its decision-making processes.

Requirements

At least 10 years of network engineering and security infrastructure experience.
CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) certification or equivalent, demonstrating advanced security expertise.
Expert knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, and DNS/DNSSEC.
Experience implementing Zero Trust Network Architecture.
Proficiency with web proxies, reverse proxies, and content filtering.
Knowledge of NSA and DISA STIG compliance and implementation.
Experience with ACAS vulnerability scanning.
Understanding of DoD ports, protocols, and services requirements.
Expertise in network traffic analysis and troubleshooting.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
United States citizenship and ability to pass a background check.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

CISSP or CISM certification.
Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent.
Palo Alto PCNSE certification.
Experience with DFAS network infrastructure.
Prior DoD CERT coordination experience.
Splunk or SIEM administration experience.
Experience with classified network architectures, such as SIPRNet and JWICS.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level network architecture and security infrastructure expertise for all DFAS enclaves.
Maintain current network architecture and configuration design documentation, achieving 95% compliance.
Support Security Infrastructure Operations for the entire CCE, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNSSEC, reverse proxies, web proxies, and Zero Trust Network Architecture technologies.
Provide security infrastructure technical expertise and network analysis to troubleshoot access issues.
Establish and maintain secure configurations through NSA and DISA STIGs and security patches.
Follow directions from DoD CERT for security operations.
Periodically verify secure configurations using SRRs and security scans, including ACAS and MECM.
Report non-compliance and vulnerabilities via POA&M, AOR, or SOL.
Configure hardware, software, services, and devices for DoD and DFAS compliance.
Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certifications as requested by FEDITC or required by its clients, customers, or prime contractors.