Network Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Dahlgren, VA
•$69,300 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cyber security, networking, and systems engineering that will support the United States Navy? As a network security engineer, you can identify the cyber posture needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will allow our armed forces to administer modern technologies on tactical and deployed systems in a way that is safe, secure, and hardened while still allowing the overwhelming efficiency that is required for mission success. On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and cyber security best practices, as well as tools and scripting techniques to automate tasks and improve efficiencies. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your experience primarily in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, you’ll help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. You’ll work with multiple Warfare centers within the Navy to design and maintain a reliable cyber posture across a number of systems that are deployed in classified and unclassified environments. You’ll collaborate with highly skilled systems engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts to learn the strategic goals and operational needs of our clients. You’ll then share your expertise during the planning of acquisition, installation, and configuration of Army systems that must maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) via the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. In this role, you’ll closely impact the mission's areas by assessing mission objectives and providing cyber security solutions that coincide with mission parameters. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA. Work with us as we secure and protect our Navy Clients and their vision for the future.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Linux and Windows OS as Systems Engineer or Administrator
  • Experience with HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux such as RHEL or Ubuntu, and Microsoft Windows OS
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, and KVM
  • Experience applying STIGs
  • Knowledge of how to implement approved encryption technologies, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and resolve Cross Domain issues
  • Knowledge of system hardening and security best practices, and networking concepts including IPv4, SSH, and Firewalls
  • Knowledge of monitoring and cyber security tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner
  • Secret clearance
  • HS diploma or GED
  • Security+ ce, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CND, GICSP, or RHCSA Certification

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks
  • Bachelor's degree in science
  • DoD IAT Level III or IAM level III Certification

Responsibilities

  • Apply the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) including multicast and UDP.
  • Implement a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
  • Apply and configure firewalls and switches to system architectures to define and protect enclaves.
  • Analyze Windows Events and Linux syslogs, boot logs, and dmesg logs.
  • Recommend network modifications to systems to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and use or analysis models to support cybersecurity objectives.
  • Operate and administrate computer systems running HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux including RHEL or Ubuntu, and Microsoft Windows.
  • Apply STIGs.
  • Apply virtual hosting and server technology in system architectures.
  • Apply the concept of deceptive technology such as honeypots in system architectures.
  • Participate in Design Reviews.
  • Author recommendations for improving network and code design.
  • Contribute to a System Security Administrator and Operators Manual (SSAOM).

Benefits

  • health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
  • paid leave
  • professional development
  • tuition assistance
  • work-life programs
  • dependent care
  • recognition awards program
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