Springfield - Network Security Engineer

Overview:

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Network Security Engineer on a contract providing Network and Cybersecurity services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, inclusive of new facilities and building constructions to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Works with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Assists with designs, analyses, tests, and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
• Conducts risk assessment and provides design recommendations.
• Manages WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as supports Tier 3 incidents and problem management.
• Oversees security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
• Oversees the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; leads the development and implementation of corrective measures.
• Develops and executes standard operating procedures for security tools.
• Evaluates and reports on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.
• Acts as liaison to the contract and customer management and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) about all network security status, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years related technical experience in Network Security and experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a highly diverse environment

Required Certifications:

• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification. (Security + minimum to start)
• Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of the date of hire.

Desired Certifications:

• CSSP

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management
• Proficient in MS Office suite – Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Travel up to 15% of the time CONUS, maybe occasional OCONUS
• Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Expert knowledge of IP services
• Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers
• Experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA
• Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures.
• Experience with Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD architecture, and VMWare virtualization experience

About Abile Group, Inc.:

We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise.

EEO Statement:

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