Network Security Engineer

Isys Technologies•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

I2X Technologies is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be on-site and will require an active Top Secret clearance. The company is a reputable technology services provider to the Federal Government, focusing on areas like space exploration, national security, cyber security, and engineering applications. I2X offers opportunities for employees to make a real-world impact and provides long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and supports multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense, and often focuses on space initiatives.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Security Clearance
US Citizen and have/maintain a valid US passport.
Able to travel to alternate work locations, such as Schriever Space Force Base, to execute job duties such as deployments.
Understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, UDP Multicast.
Firewall configuration knowledge such as Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto.
Knowledge of ACL design and function.
Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching/routing (Juniper, Cisco).
Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
Able to design security configurations and testing procedures.
Familiarity with NIST CVE framework.
Experience with virtualization.
Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network and system engineers.
Intermediate knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies.
Experienced in application of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
Understand basics of VMware and ESXi STIGing/Hardening.

Nice To Haves

Scripting knowledge Python, Ansible, PowerShell
Solid understanding of JUNOS

Responsibilities

Providing technical support for the assessment of compliance of information systems with DoD RMF standards (review, verify and validate required DoD IA RMF documentations and artifacts using DoDI 8510.01/DoD Risk Management Framework).
Developing Cyber-secure Network device configurations (Firewalls, switches, routers).
Planning, deploying, integrating, and testing upgrades to the network to operational sites.
Conducting research on different networking and security related topics independently and producing reports on findings.
Ensuring that team devices are STIG’s and hardened appropriately, along with running any and all Cyber protocols needed.
Assisting with real world events, to include nights and weekends.
Thoroughly documenting project design and development efforts.
Collaborating with other departments to explain network security requirements and compliance.
Learning security hardening basics for a wide range of niche products, software and applications.
Summarizing, briefing, and recommending solutions to security issues to leadership.