Senior Boundary Engineer - Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and edge devices.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Plan, architect, configure, and maintain scalable firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance telemetry and identify edge architecture improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex network anomalies and resolve perimeter device faults rapidly.
• Implement network security policies, manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and ensure compliance with federal/industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support secure business applications and services.
• Produce and maintain documentation for network configurations, edge policies, and procedures.
• Must-Have Certifications and Clearance
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security , CISSP).

• 10 years general full-time work experience (may reduce with advanced education).
• 5 years directly related boundary engineering experience.
• 1 years in management or leadership role.

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience operating F5 load balancers.
• Direct experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).
• Direct experience operating web proxies.
• Proficiency in network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) for Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower.
• Strong understanding of OSI model and IP protocol stack., * Experience assessing and documenting test/analysis data for cybersecurity compliance.
• Familiarity with National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM).
• Knowledge of isolated network security best practices.
• Current CISSP or DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Proficiency in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Experience in Zero Trust environments.

Language:

• English native or bilingual proficiency.