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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IS/ Network Security Specialist III - **Company:** Scientific Research Corporation - **Location:** North Charleston, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Access Network, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Routing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ansible, Runbook, Scaled Agile Framework, Server Virtualization, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Data Logging, Load Balancing, Delivery Pipeline, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Network Support, Functional Programming, Terraform, Devsecops, Wsus - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9157839/is-network-security-specialist-iii ## About the Role * BS degree in engineering, physical science, physics, network security, computer science * 10 years of experience in relevant technical field, to include: technology analysis and assessment, design definition, development of systems specification, systems analysis, systems architecture, systems/equipment integration, test & evaluation criteria * Experience with cloud automation and infrastructure-as-code tools including Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Lambda, Python, and JSON * Experience supporting AWS networking including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), routing, security groups, network access controls, DNS, load balancing, and hybrid-cloud connectivity * Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and cyber security compliance * Experience developing technical documentation, network diagrams, configuration baselines, implementation procedures, operational runbooks, remediation plans, and technical reports * Ability to identify network and cyber security risks, assess potential mission impact, recommend mitigation measures, and track remediation through closure * Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience * Holds a current CompTIA Security+ certification * Five years of technical experience in cyber engineering, network infrastructure, networking, server virtualization, object-oriented programming, software development, software configuration, software installation, or cloud transition, and cyber security * Desire to work in a secure lab environment * Team player Desired Skills * Network experience * Experience supporting GitLab, GitLab runners, CI and CD pipeline connectivity, repository access, DevSecOps tooling, and network and security controls for software delivery * Experience with container networking and container security * Experience supporting AWS Secure cloud or federal mission environments * Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Microsoft Defender, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and vulnerability-remediation activities * SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Experience * Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and/or public service (e.g., federal, state, or local) leadership in Information Technology services * Experience may be concurrent Clearance Information ## Description * Focusing on user support and operational continuity, ensuring the platform remains available and usable * Providing hands-on cyber security support for secure AWS services, enterprise network components, platform operations, mission-owner integrations, service requests, incidents, maintenance activities, and service-restoration efforts * Evaluating and remediating potential security risks, including cloud, network, host, application, identity, firewall, load-balancing, WAF, certificate-management, and CI and CD pipeline security risks * Maintaining network diagrams, configuration records, operational runbooks, knowledge articles, technical procedures, and service-support documentation * Supporting the cyber security monitoring, vulnerability remediation, security-control validation, user support, incident handling, and operational continuity * Providing operations and customer support for all services, to include, but not limited to: + Operating System Maintenance + VPC Configuration + Cloud Automation Tools + Amazon Web Services (AWS) + SCCA Network Components (Cisco Routers and F5 devices) + SCCA firewall (Palo Alto) + Identitfying and Access Management - 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