Network Systems Engineer

Haigh-Farr Inc • Bedford, NH

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About The Position

Haigh-Farr is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support enterprise network engineering and DoD-aligned cybersecurity practices. The role is responsible for maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure and helping ensure systems meet CMMC Level 2+ and NIST SP 800-171 standards. The position involves secure network design and administration, cybersecurity control implementation, RMF Assessment and Authorization activities, and support for DoD audits and CMMC assessments.

Haigh-Farr is a growing antenna design, manufacturing, and testing company serving aerospace, space, and military applications. The company describes its workplace as friendly and fast-paced, with a promote-from-within philosophy and a focus on employee contributions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Be a U.S. Person and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience using automated RMF Assessment and Authorization tools such as eMASS to complete and document DoD-compliant RMF A&A activities.
• Experience with Fortinet.
• Network architecture and design skills.
• Knowledge of CMMC compliance and NIST SP 800-171.
• Knowledge of DoD-aligned cybersecurity practices.
• Configuration management and change control skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical terms plainly.
• Experience with security tool deployment and change control.
• Incident response and audit support skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures for internal operations.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, VLANs, and load balancers.
• Maintain high availability, redundancy, and resilience through proactive monitoring and failover strategies.
• Maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, and change control logs in compliance with DoD IT policies.
• Implement, monitor, and improve technical controls aligned with CMMC Level 2+ and NIST SP 800-171.
• Develop and enforce System Security Plans, Incident Response Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.
• Deploy and manage IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.
• Support continuous monitoring, logins, and audit readiness for DoD requirements.
• Collaborate during cybersecurity audits and CMMC assessments.
• Secure on-premises data exchange using encryption and segmentation.
• Perform DISA STIG implementation assessments on IT platforms and applications.
• Complete DoD RMF Assessment and Authorization activities, including system categorization, security control baseline selection and tailoring, control implementation, and assessment.
• Align information security programs with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 security requirements, and the CMMC assessment guide.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and capabilities.
• Health insurance plan with a health reimbursement feature.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• Company-paid group term life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored social events.
• Annual in-house flu clinic.
• Gym membership discount through the medical plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time