Network Engineer - Senior - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH

Overview

Network Engineer - Senior - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Columbia, MD;
Hanover, MD;
Laurel, MD;
Linthicum Heights, MD;
Fort Meade, MD; other locations as listed in job postings.

• Provide network engineering responsibilities as part of a cybersecurity-focused role requiring TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph.
• Configure and administer networks consisting of physical and virtual equipment.
• Manage virtualized infrastructure across multi-node and multi-site networks.
• Maintain standard network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.)
• Configure and administer next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, McAfee).
• Implement and use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and Ansible.
• Utilize scripting languages (Bash, Power Shell, Batch, Python) for automation.
• Work with tools such as Puppet, Kickstart, Packer and Splunk; operate within an Agile/Dev Ops context.
• Support cybersecurity operations, network configurations, and defensive security tooling.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with flexible customer requirements.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• At least eight (08) years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; or four (04) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree with six (06) years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with ten (10) years, or high school diploma/GED with twelve (12) years, may be considered.
• Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering; plus experience in network or system administration.
• Experience with management of virtualized infrastructure across multi-node and multi-site networks; networking and virtualization.
• Experience with standard network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.).
• Experience configuring and administering next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, McAfee).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC); scripting languages (Bash, Power Shell, Batch, Python);
  Terraform and Ansible;
  Puppet, Kickstart, Packer.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools; knowledge of Windows and Linux OS, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience operating in an agile development environment and Dev Ops.
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations.
• Experience utilizing and developing with Splunk.
• Experience with Nutanix.
• Defensive Cyber Security Operations.

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA.
• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium.
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium.
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%.
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual reimbursement for technology expenses (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment).

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events and leadership mentorship.
• Performance Recognition Program and opportunities for advancement.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Equal Opportunity Employer statements and policy information are included in the original posting and remain in effect.