Network Security Engineer

Computational Physics, Inc.•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support our customers at the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) in the deployment and maintenance of its new Precise Time and Astrometry Network. Background The USNO is responsible for the production and dissemination of precise parameters concerning time, star positions, and the earth's rotation to the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community, other U.S. Government (USG) users such as NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as non-USG civilian and international users. Distribution of these parameters supports GPS navigation, among other applications, an important national and international function. A reliable, secure, maintainable and manageable USNO network is crucial to the production and dissemination of these data products. The position will be located at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington D.C. Partial telework may be permitted in accordance with applicable Navy and Observatory guidance in effect at the time. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. CPI offers an excellent package of benefits. About CPI We love science! We study the physical properties of the Earth and our atmosphere, neighboring planets, and the sun. We make the study of science practical by translating our findings into products, both hardware and software, that make our customer's lives easier and better. CPI has served various U.S. Government agencies, universities, international science organizations, prime contractors, as well as commercial customers for 40 years. CPI is an employee-owned company - our team members receive company stock. Employee ownership motivates and empowers increased productivity, contribution to the longevity of the business, improved retention, and enhanced employee engagement. Why Work for Us? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Positive, upbeat, and transparent company culture with opportunities for self-development and career advancement Employee-owned small business that allows team members to learn from each other and take ownership Professional development support including conference attendance and certification training CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

7+ years of experience managing and configuring Cisco Routers, Switches, Juniper SRX, Cisco NGFW and Cisco ASA Firewalls.
Experience Configuring, STIG/Patching, Troubleshooting and Replacing Cisco and Juniper equipment
Proficient in Cisco ISE management
Knowledge of PKI, CAC/ALT-token authentication, and certificate lifecycle management
Experience with Cisco Anyconnect VPN and RAVPN access.
Familiarity with virtual machine management for Cisco ISE
Experience with DISA STIGs, SCAP benchmarks, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability remediation
Experience with console cables and physical connections to Network Equipment
Understanding of Kerberos, LDAP, and Multi-Factor Authentication concepts
Experience integrating systems with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds)
Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall concepts
CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification (required)
A Top Secret security clearance is required for this DoD contract

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNP or CCNP Security desired

Responsibilities

Provide direct technical support to the Precise Time, Celestial Reference Frame, Earth Orientation, and DevSecOps Departments at USNO.
Work with USNO Information Assurance staff to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Prepare and maintain associated documentation.