Location: West Point, NY Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually Description: The Judge Group is currently seeking a Network Security Engineer to support the US Military Academy. This position is fully onsite.
REQUIRED:
Active CCNA certification or higher
Active CompTIA Security+ or higher
ship or Permanent Residency
Overview: Under general supervision, the Network Security Engineer will be responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and operation of USMA's local area network (LAN). This is a critical role tasked with managing network performance and ensuring the security of network infrastructure.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Acquire, install, and maintain all network hardware and software components, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Manage network performance by monitoring and analyzing traffic, identifying issues, and implementing solutions.
Ensure that security procedures are implemented, enforced, and regularly updated to align with industry standards.
Evaluate, develop, and maintain telecommunications systems to support organizational operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve network problems, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
Establish and implement network policies, procedures, and standards that conform to information systems and organizational objectives.
Train users on network operations and security best practices to enhance overall network security awareness.
Report frequently to the assigned Support Manager and/or Senior Network Administrator on network performance and security status.
Evaluate DoD and NIST security controls, determining their applicability to the environment while assessing potential impacts.
Implement security controls as directed by the customer's Cybersecurity branch to enhance the security posture of the organization.
Investigate and recommend new and emerging security paradigms to continuously improve network security.
Collaboration with other USMA and OTS functions (Cyber, IT support, Enterprise Services, etc.) to resolve network related issues. The nature of the position involves actively participating in multiple working groups and disseminating information across all levels of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification
Expertise in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) design, implementation, management, and monitoring.
Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA) including enterprise implementation, configuration, management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and technology integration.
Must meet minimum standards for DoD8140 certification for advanced-level work roles.
Proficient in network security concepts and technologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills for effective user training and reporting.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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- Position Id: 1138334
- Posted 1 day ago
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