Network Security Analyst

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Network Security Analyst. This position will define network security requirements for local and wide area networks, provide evaluation of approved network security product capabilities, configuring standard communications protocols, detecting, and analyzing network vulnerabilities, and developing proper computer system security solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Defines network security requirements for local and wide area networks, evaluation of approved network security product capabilities, configuring standard communications protocols, detecting, and analyzing network vulnerabilities, and developing proper computer system security solutions.
• Analyzes and determines security requirements for local and wide area networks.
• Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet network security requirements.
• Responsible for integration and implementation of the network security solution.
• Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development lifecycle.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired/Required Skills:

• Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) or higher.
• Must meet 8140 Department of Defense compliance requirements (Security and OS certifications)
• Five (5) years relevant experience.
• Experience in defining network security requirements for local and wide area networks.
• Hands on experience evaluating approved network security product capabilities.
• 5 years experience configuring standard communications protocols
• Experience with access control panels, analyzing network traffic, routing and switching (Cisco/Palo Alto/Juniper).
• Experience with OSI, ACL, TCP/IP, and Spanning Tree.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.