Network Engineer - Senior

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) is the mobile, uniformed law enforcement arm of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for securing U.S. borders between ports of entry. The USBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) is responsible for planning, managing and supporting the acquisition and operations of the capabilities, technologies and services needed to accomplish the USBP mission.

USBP currently has multiple Network Operations Centers/ Security Operations Centers throughout the continental United States. USBP PMOD requires Network Engineering expertise at the headquarters level to provide acquisition and operational technical support to these centers. Network engineers will work with other engineers and subject matter experts to support the client's program management office (PMO), which is responsible for developing programs of record (PORs) and the acquisition and deployment of technologies and systems to protect the nation's borders.

From program planning and market research to trade studies, requirements definition, engineering analysis, IT technical design analysis, decision support, and program execution assistance, these individuals will apply sound systems engineering principles and ensure that DHS and CBP directives, policies, and processes are followed, and the client's objectives are met.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

NOC:

• Understanding of circuit types and general bandwidth per type
• Knowledge (understanding) of Network Topologies
• Knowledge of various operating systems (Windoes and Linux)
• Understanding of network device types, especially firewalls, routers, switches and Wide Area Network (WAN) Optimizer appliances
• Ability to understand and assist with network design diagrams to better support the program and overall understanding of network activities
• Good people skills to work with Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD) and Field Support Directorate (FSD) technical staff to answer questions about the program needs and work through plan and work discussions to meet specific system needs
• Understanding of Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other network security capabilities available for potential system use

SOC:

• Understanding of system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements for a federal government system
• Understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and activities necessary to resolve findings
• Good people skills to work with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the program to understand and resolve ongoing security findings for the system including creating and resolving Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed
• Understanding of penetration assessment activities (Blue Team/Red Team) for systems to act as a liaison with the ISSO to document, schedule and manage these engagements as needed
• Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and their use to securely configure servers and workstations
• Understanding of software patching and continuous monitoring concepts to work with the ISSO to ensure these activities are successfully implemented for the system components

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*

• 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 5 years relevant experience and a MS degree in network/computer engineering
• Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Experienced in requirements analysis
• Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers
• Individuals with good technology, network and security understanding and the soft skills to work with others to get technical things done correctly.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred but not required
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred but not required

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI
• Travel within the United States is required.