Network Security Engineer III

TekSynap•Virginia Beach, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer III to join our team supporting Department of Navy. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance (Tier 5)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Active DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (One of the Following): CASP+ CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH CCSP
Minimum of 8 years of full-time professional Network Engineering experience, with proven expertise in: Network security design, implementation, and control enforcement.
STIG application for system and device hardening.
Configuration and management of Active Directory environments.
Vulnerability scanning and analysis using ACAS.
Cisco device configuration and secure network management.
Network traffic inspection using tools like Wireshark and tcpdump.
Deployment and management of firewalls and IDS/IPS technologie s.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure, enforcing security controls across hardware, software, and network components.
Conduct STIG implementation to ensure systems meet DoD security compliance standards.
Configure and manage Active Directory environments to support secure authentication and policy enforcement.
Perform vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), analyze results, and implement corrective actions.
Configure and maintain Cisco networking devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, in accordance with DoD and Navy standards.
Analyze network traffic using packet analyzers such as Wireshark and tcpdump to detect anomalies and performance issues.
Implement and manage firewall solutions and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) for network perimeter defense.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and IT teams to maintain system documentation and support continuous monitoring and accreditation efforts.