Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a high-caliber Network Engineer with a specialized Cyber Security focus to join our technical operations team. This role sits at the intersection of robust infrastructure management and aggressive security posture hardening. The ideal candidate is a technical diplomat capable of translating complex vulnerabilities into actionable remediation plans and presenting those solutions to high-level stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Network Infrastructure & Operations: * Provide Tier 3/Ops-level troubleshooting for complex LAN/WAN environments. * Manage, configure, and maintain multi-vendor environments with a primary focus on Cisco and Aruba architectures. * Ensure high availability and optimal performance of critical network pathways.

2. Cyber Security Hardening & Compliance: * STIG Management: Lead the interpretation and implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden network assets. * Vulnerability Management: Utilize Nessus/Tenable to identify risks; perform Patch Vulnerability Adjudication (PVG) to determine the validity and impact of identified threats. * Government Frameworks: Manage Plan of Action and Milestones (PO&AM) documentation and support Security Control Assessor (SCA) requirements within a government-standard framework.

3. Network Automation & Cloud: * Modernize workflows by leveraging automation tools including Ansible and SolarWinds. * Support cloud-integrated networking (AWS) using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.

This role requires more than technical prowess; it requires influence. We are looking for a Cross-Team SME who excels in:

• Dynamic Presentation: You must be comfortable with Public Board Presentations (Med/High frequency), possessing the “adapt and overcome” mindset to handle live, high-pressure inquiries.
• Technical Translation: The ability to take a granular technical query and translate it into a strategic business or security solution for non-technical leadership.
• Low-Conflict Navigation: High ability to “politick” across teams with a low-friction, results-oriented approach.
• Research & Solutioning: A self-starter attitude toward researching emerging threats and proposing architectural pivots on the fly., * Networking- Deep expertise in Cisco & Aruba; LAN/WAN troubleshooting in high-stakes environments.
• Cyber Tools- Mastery of Nessus, Tenable, and the STIG hardening process.
• Compliance- Experience with Gov-sector workflows: PO&AM, SCA audits, and PVG.
• Automation- Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform (AWS), and SolarWinds for monitoring/orchestration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain public trust).
• Relevant certifications: CCNP/CCIE, Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP), CISSP, or CEH.
• Proven history of briefing senior government or corporate leadership on security posture.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance