Network Security II (Boundary)

Gray Link Technologies LLC•Montgomery, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Gray Link Technologies LLC as a Network Security II (Boundary) specialist in Montgomery, AL, where you will be at the forefront of protecting critical systems. This onsite position offers the thrilling opportunity to engage directly with operational networks, enhancing your skills in security event analysis and threat detection. You'll be instrumental in implementing boundary protection measures and optimizing network security operations, such as firewall administration and IDS IPS protocols. As part of a dedicated team, you will work with advanced technologies like Palo Alto Networks and next-generation firewalls (NGFW), contributing to defensive cyberspace operations in classified network environments. Your contributions will directly impact the security posture and incident response support for vital Air Force networks. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. If you seek to further your career in a dynamic and professional environment, this is the opportunity for you. Hello, we're Gray Link Technologies LLC Gray Link Technologies is a mission-driven technology and cybersecurity company that supports U.S. government customers in designing, securing, and operating resilient enterprise networks. We value technical excellence, accountability, and people who take ownership of complex problems in high-impact environments. Day to day as a Network Security II (Boundary) As a Network Security II (Boundary) professional at Gray Link Technologies LLC, you will play a vital role in safeguarding Air Force networks by monitoring, operating, and maintaining enterprise boundary security systems. Your daily responsibilities will include configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, and web proxy appliances. You’ll analyze traffic and security events, utilizing your expertise in log correlation to identify potential threats, data loss, or anomalous behavior. Supporting defensive cyberspace operations (DCO), you will perform in-depth assessments of boundary protection systems in both virtual and physical lab environments while responding to incidents and system changes. Additionally, your role will encompass monitoring bandwidth and system health, executing automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency, and meticulously documenting all work related to incidents or change requests. Collaboration with government team leads will ensure secure, compliant, and reliable boundary operations, allowing you to thrive in a mission-critical environment.

Requirements

Strong foundation in enterprise boundary protection and network security operations
Proficiency in firewall administration and IDS/IPS configuration and monitoring
Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and web proxy security appliances
Robust understanding of defensive cyberspace operations (DCO) and DODIN operations
Skills in threat detection and log correlation
Adeptness in boundary security analytics and WAN traffic inspection
Experience in network troubleshooting
Experience in virtual lab environments and physical lab testing
Familiarity with automation scripting
Familiarity with incident and change documentation
Familiarity with compliance with DoD cybersecurity environments and AFNet security standards
Maintaining Secret clearance
Adhering to cable management standards
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, and web proxy security appliances
Experience performing boundary security analytics, alert correlation, and threat detection to protect enterprise networks
Familiarity with Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and DODIN operations in accordance with DoD and AFNet security standards
Experience analyzing and validating network traffic in virtual and physical lab environments
Ability to monitor system utilization, circuit bandwidth, and network health and report anomalies
Experience executing or supporting automation scripts to improve operational efficiency
Strong documentation skills, including incident, change, and audit support documentation
DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (CompTIA Security+ CE or approved equivalent)
Active Palo Alto Networks certification
Active U.S. Secret security clearance
Ability to work 100% onsite at Maxwell-Gunter AFB (no remote or hybrid work)

Responsibilities

Monitoring, operating, and maintaining enterprise boundary security systems
Configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, and web proxy appliances
Analyzing traffic and security events, utilizing expertise in log correlation to identify potential threats, data loss, or anomalous behavior
Supporting defensive cyberspace operations (DCO)
Performing in-depth assessments of boundary protection systems in both virtual and physical lab environments
Responding to incidents and system changes
Monitoring bandwidth and system health
Executing automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency
Meticulously documenting all work related to incidents or change requests
Collaborating with government team leads to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable boundary operations