Network Security Tools Engineer / Systems Engineer

    • Node.Digital
  • Arlington, VA
  • Posted 44 days ago | Updated 11 days ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Agile
Network security
Security clearance
Network operations
Engineering support
Risk analysis
Use cases
Technical Support
Software documentation
Software development
Web applications
Cloud security
Access control
Intrusion detection
EMC RSA Security
Identity management
Software engineering
Computer science
Security+
Online training
Design
Administration
Cloud computing
Control management
Network
Cyber security
IMPACT
Analytical skill
Surveillance
Reporting
Presentations
Documentation
Management
Operations
Microsoft Visio
Imperva
Firewall
WAF
Database
Digital asset management
Amazon Web Services
API
Virtual private cloud
IDS
IPS
Analytics
Netwitness
Symantec
Blue Coat
Cisco
Sourcefire
Splunk
PKI
DevOps
CISA
GCIH
CISSP
Computer networking
Automation
FOCUS

Job Details

Network Security Tools Engineer / Systems Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

The Network Security Tools Engineer supports the development and implementation of cyber engineering strategies, tools, and techniques to enhance a system's cyber-resiliency against existing and emerging cyber threats.

The successful candidate will be required to perform hands-on administration of both on-prem and cloud-based security devices controlling access to the network and monitoring the flow of network traffic to prevent external intrusion.

Responsibilities Include:

-Providing cybersecurity engineering support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, security tools, devices, and/or processes for developmental and operational cyber tools

-Working independently or as a team member to solve cybersecurity engineering problems

-Developing and analyzing available cyber protection tools that will improve security posture and provide recommendations that support the remediation and protection of systems

-Perform cyber criticality, mission impact, and risk analysis of recommended tools

-Translating analytical findings into security "use cases" that can be implemented within available surveillance capabilities

-Providing detailed and accurate technical reporting of analysis results in the form of PowerPoint presentations and/or Word documents, as well as oral briefings on complex technical subjects attuned to senior management, technical, or non-technical audiences

-Operations and management of multiple cloud and on-prem network security devices. Providing technical support to include troubleshooting performance issues with the application components

-Implementing new application versions when they are released

-Creating application documentation, drawings, and other deliverables for tool maintenance. Prepare technical designs with Visio diagrams and detailed descriptions.

Requirements

Required Skills:


-Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

-6+ years of software development experience

-2+ years of experience with Agile software development

-Possess in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge of cyber defensive operations and technologies

-Experience in the installation and configuration of SecureSphere Imperva Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)

-Advanced experience securing network traffic via AWS API Gateway and AWS Application Load Balancers, cloud-security technologies (e.g., VPC, Security Groups) and Access Control (IAM)

-Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), RSA Security Analytics (NetWitness), Symantec Bluecoat, Cisco FirePower (SourceFire), Splunk, PKI, chain of trust, and certificates. etc.

Desired Skills:

-5+ years of Cloud DevOps Administrative or Engineering experience

-3+ years of related Network Security Identity Management tools engineering experience, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting experience with one or more of these tools:

o SecureSphere Imperva Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)

o RSA Security Analytics (NetWitness)

o Symantec Bluecoat

o Cisco FirePower (SourceFire)

o Splunk

- DHS experience

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required.

[Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]

Desired Certifications:

-One or more of the following certifications in good, current standing: CISA, GCIH, GCED, CISSP, CASP, or Security+

-AWS certifications such as Cloud DevOps Developer Assoc, SysOps Administrator Assoc, Advanced Networking Spec, Security Spec.

Company Overview:

Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is "~Simple*Secure*Speed~" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401K
  • Three weeks of PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Approved Online Training