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# Information Security Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Encode, Inc.
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Firewall, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Command Prompt, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Network Interface Controllers, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Packet, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Security, Networking Basics, Network Forensics, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Remote Access Technology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Cisco
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8986926/information-security-systems-engineer

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in the same field with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 1 year of networking experience, including:
Data flow principles
Troubleshooting complex customer issues
Minimum 1 year of experience with:
Routing protocols
VPNs
VLANs
SPANs
Trunk and Access Ports
TCP/IP
OSI Model
Minimum 1 year of experience working with engineering processes, including NIST SP 800-160 Volume 1.
Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability., Experience with network security technologies, including:
Firewalls
Routers
Switches
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
VPN technologies
Experience implementing customer-tailored NIST and FISMA security controls.
Experience collecting and analyzing system logs and event data, performing root cause analysis using device logs and SIEM tools.
Experience using Linux and Windows command-line tools.
Prior experience supporting Federal Telecommunications or Network Security environments.
Networking certifications such as:
Cisco
Juniper
CompTIA Network+
Security certifications such as:
CompTIA Security+
CISSP
GIAC
Vendor-specific security certifications
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical field.
Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
TCP/IP, OSI Model, VLANs, VPNs, SPANs, Routing Protocols.
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 knowledge.
Packet capture and network traffic analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability.

## Description

This is a 100% onsite position located in Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate may be required to participate in weekend, after-hours, or on-call rotations to support operational requirements and may occasionally travel to a disaster recovery site during emergencies., Act as the primary engineering support for enterprise security gateway access control, baseline configuration management, and system performance testing to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Conduct and analyze network packet captures, interpret findings, and communicate results to technical teams and stakeholders.
Support the full lifecycle development of security products and services, including concept, design, testing, installation, operations, maintenance, and retirement.
Support Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) security architectures to ensure compliance with customer-tailored NIST security controls.
Manage, maintain, and provide Tier 2 engineering support for
enterprise security infrastructure, including:
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Global and Local Load Balancers
Firewalls
API Gateway
Develop internal requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) base on customer and product requirements.
Develop, maintain, and publish network security technical documentation in accordance with Systems Engineering processes.


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