Cloud Network/Systems Security Engineer

This position is a management/advisory type of role with technical expertise but less on the hands-on capabilities. Current work focus is on Standard Operating Procedure review for a variety of cybersecurity tasks with a lot of support directly to the government/military customer. In the next 6 - 12 months, the hands-on piece will ramp up, but it will be at a higher level compared to administration type of duties., * Provide research, recommendations and execute implementation of new projects in a timely manner as directed.

• Provide technical (cloud architecture) support to CSSP Onboarding process. Ensure day-to-day operations, monitoring, and administration duties for routing, firewall, security, and services are operating efficiently and effectively while also providing status within an appropriate timeline (subject to change).
• Provide technical recommendations supporting the CSSP Program for the selection, installation and maintenance of all hardware, system software and network related components traversing over many IT platforms and operating systems.
• Provides support and troubleshooting not limited to the following devices: Network Security Groups, Route Tables, VNet Peering, Virtual Network Gateways, Express Route, Azure Load Balancers (Public, Internal, Application Gateway), and Network Virtual Appliance integration.

• Experience with enterprise-class networking infrastructure in highly available and scalable environments.
• Ability and proven experience in the design, planning, support, and configuration of all networking gear (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN concentrators).
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of real-time and trend monitoring for network infrastructure.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of VPN configurations and other WAN technology deployments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and multi-tasking environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of routing protocols.
• Knowledge and understanding of Palo Alto & Virtual Machine Scale Sets, Cisco ASA, and Firepower firewalls.
• Knowledge and understanding of load balancers.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other cloud platforms.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance, with potential for higher read-ins.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the Cloud network engineering field.
• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) certification.
• IAT level II certification.
• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification., Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.