Forescout Systems Engineer

Forescout System Engineer

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We have an opening for a Forescout Systems Engineer supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) at Falls Church, VA. This role is part of an IT Service Management program that modernizes, expands, and strengthens ARNG’s global IT services, including networking, compute, storage, cybersecurity, and application hosting.

• Update the Forescout console with moved/added/changed network subnet definitions for discovery.
• Troubleshoot various types of issues within the Forescout console (discovery, network reachability, SNMP access to network devices, interfacing with various network devices to collect ARP and MAC information).
• Update and maintain Forescout console for effective network discovery and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot issues involving network discovery, reachability, and device interfacing.
• Analyze network traffic and review IP configurations to resolve Forescout communication issues.
• Perform console updates, generate reports, and create system diagrams using Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Respond to and manage tickets through platforms like Service Now and adhere to change management procedures.
• Provide outage notifications, inventory support, and regular network analysis to optimize performance and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure operational efficiency.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise with LAN/WAN (MPLS), Cisco router/switch configuration (IOS & Nexus), DHCP/DNS, and Forescout platforms (eye Sight/eye Control). Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues, resolve challenges, and deliver creative process improvements.
• Experience: Knowledge of federal/DOW contracts, Service Now ticketing systems, Network Access Control (NAC) via 802.1x and remote equipment management.
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal, communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Team-oriented with a strong customer service orientation.
• Dependability and adherence to project deadlines/timelines.
• Experience presenting ideas clearly through briefings or training sessions to leadership at various levels.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in requirements and responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 5+ years of overall demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science.

• Must possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoW 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start. Will need to obtain an additional computing environment certification within six‑months of hire based on position designation (e.g., CEH, CCNA‑Security, CND, etc.).

• Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained.

• Falls Church, VA (USA)
• Three (3) days of onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding/transition period requires onsite support up to 60 days. Work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or USG leadership.
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Travel Required:
  
  Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options:
  Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans