Senior Systems Engineer

As a member of a Federal Government Cyber Security Team, the Systems Engineer will assist in providing support for network security engineering and the engineering/integration and deployment of networking security technologies to support advanced external threat, insider threat, and cyber operations as well as Trusted Internet Connections., * Perform preventative maintenance on network gear including switches, routers and firewalls

• Install software patches, updates, and upgrades to switches, routers and firewalls
• Monitor network traffic and optimize network performance
• Work closely with security team to harden security layers
• Ability to manage DMZ’s, which are used to provide shared services
• Design, evaluate and implement DNS Security
• Design, evaluate and implement Virtual Private Networking (VPN’s)
• Design, evaluate and implement Web proxy technology
• Design, evaluate and implement SSL encryption/decryption
• Help define overall security strategies and procedures
• Define and refine firewall policies
• Develop and implement network intrusion detection strategies
• Work with the rest of the operations team to monitor stability and performance and ensure 24x7 operation
• Monitor vendor and 3rd party security reports/lists and proactively patch vulnerabilities
• Perform security reviews and audits Security Engineers by reviewing designs for security issues
• Assist in the evaluation of new and emerging products and technologies

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in an information / network security role at companies with large networks
• 8+ years of experience with AWS and/or other cloud platforms
• Qualys experience
• Strong BigFix experience
• SCCM experience
• Strong background in system or network administration
• Strong knowledge of multi-factor / strong authentication technologies and how to implement them in heterogeneous environments
• Expertise with security technologies and issues on both Unix and Windows
• Ability to read source code in several languages to scan for security vulnerabilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong Virtualization experience
• Experience with DISA STIGs and/or CIS standards preferred
• Splunk and Tenable Nessus for vulnerability and compliance scanning

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Candidate must be able to function in general office environment., * How many years of SCCM experience do you have?

• How many years of BigFix experience do you have?
• How many years of Qualys experience?

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Continuing education credits
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan, ** We can proceed with a Public Trust clearance or higher, so please apply if you have an active Public Trust

***Currently, this position is fully remote and will only occasionally require being in the office in Washington, D.C.

Benefits Offered:

Medical & Vision PPO 85% company paid for employee & family

Health FSA

Dental PPO 100% company paid for employee & family

Life & Disability 100% company paid

Retirement plan + company match

Continuing Education reimbursement

PTO + paid federal holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus