Senior Network Engineer

ASEC•Fallon, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting a high-visibility DoD program. In this role, you’ll help shape and enforce the information system security policies, standards, and methodologies that keep our mission-critical systems protected. You will be responsible for implementing operating systems and network device security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides. You will also specify, configure, and administer boundary devices (i.e., managed switches, proxy servers, routers, firewalls, cryptography, and intrusion detection systems); manage remote switches and routing. Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks. Correcting flaws and implementing technical controls in the hardware or software installed within the network environment. Managing, architecting, and implementing physical networks to include logical need-to-know separation between data. Position may require flexibility in working hours. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information System Management from an ABET accredited institution or IA/CS technology field of study.
In lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience as a network technician/engineer on a DISN-connected DoD network is required.
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

9 years of experience of Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
Proven experience specifying, configuring, and administering boundary devices (i.e. managed switches, proxy servers, routers, firewalls, cryptography, and intrusion detection systems); experience in remote switch and router management.
Demonstration of advanced experience conducting vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
Correcting flaws and implementing technical controls in the hardware or software installed within a network environment.
Extensive experience managing DoD Host-Based-Security Systems (HBSS).
Extensive experience managing, architecting, and implementing physical networks to include logical need-to-know separation between data.
Advanced knowledge of the DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Program (IAVMP).

Responsibilities

Implementing operating systems and network device security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
Specifying, configuring, and administering boundary devices (i.e., managed switches, proxy servers, routers, firewalls, cryptography, and intrusion detection systems); managing remote switches and routing.
Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
Correcting flaws and implementing technical controls in the hardware or software installed within the network environment.
Managing, architecting, and implementing physical networks to include logical need-to-know separation between data.