Network Engineer - CMMC

Network Engineering

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures to support internal operations and DoD contracts.
• Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and VLANs.
• Ensure high availability and resilience of networks through load balancing, redundancy, and proactive monitoring.
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, and change control logs in accordance with DoD IT policies.

Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve technical controls aligned with CMMC Level 2+ and NIST SP 800-171.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of system security plans (SSPs), incident response plans, and configuration management plans.
• Deploy and manage security tools such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.
• Support continuous monitoring, logging, and audit readiness efforts to ensure compliance with DoD cyber hygiene requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external assessors during cybersecurity audits and CMMC assessments.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field - or equivalent military or commercial experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of combined experience in network and cybersecurity roles.

McLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs.