IT Sr. Consultant Lvl - Networking + Security Engineering Security Clearance

Position: IT Sr. Consultant Lvl 5 - Networking + Security Engineering with Security Clearance
The IT Sr. Consultant provides expert-level technical leadership, advanced problem solving, and specialized guidance for complex IT and network environments. This role supports government defined project requirements, leads medium to large-scale initiatives, and delivers solutions to highly complex information processing and cybersecurity challenges. Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant in advanced and emerging IT technologies

• Provide specialized guidance for complex automated solutions and system architectures

• Conduct detailed technical analyses, studies, reports, and presentations

• Manage project work as defined by government stakeholders

• Lead medium to large projects and major phases of enterprise level efforts

• Deliver specialized solutions to complex IT and network security problems Technical Responsibilities

• Strong background with Cisco Fire Power Firewalls

• Maintain and upgrade networks, including routers and switches

• Configure and update antivirus and security software to ensure network protection

• Apply STIG fixes and support STE policy compliance

• Design and plan network architectures for Cisco NEXUS switches

• Set up and maintain Cisco network infrastructures

• Configure RADIUS for device administration on switches

• Utilize Solar Winds for network monitoring and management

• Work as part of a team supporting operations from 0600–1800 (8 hour shift within this window)
Tools & System Proficiency

• JIRA ticketing system

• Enclave environments

• Solar Winds

• LatteART

• XACTA Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph required — no exceptions
• High School Diploma/GED and 20 years of relevant experience, OR

• Associate’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience, OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience

• Must have one IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE)