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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Red Canyon Engineering & Software - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Network Architecture, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, System Availability, SolarWinds (Software), Nessus, 3-tier Architectures, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/network-security-engineer-cyber-focus-red-canyon-engineering-softwar-8803779 ## About the Role * 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. The "Cross-Discipline" Edge (Soft Skills) 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., * 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. ## Description 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. 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