Lead Security Engineer (Require IPv6 Experince )

Job Title: Lead Security Engineer
Location: Washington, DC

Duration : 6+ Months C2H Role

Job Role Specific Requirements:
- Engage with Federal Leadership and counterparts to support designing, implementing, and maintaining secure IPv6 network architectures, including firewalls and network segmentation;
- Engage with network, system and application/software administrators/engineers to troubleshoot issues associated with IPv6 security related technologies
- Support regular assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in IPv6 networks, services, and applications and develop strategies to mitigate these risk
- Support IPv6 related security incidents
- Support development and enforcement of IPv6-specific security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirement
- Maintain detailed documentation of IPv6 network security configurations, incident reports, and security procedures
- Work IPv6 cybers related security operations ITSM (ServiceNow) assigned tickets to completion
- Participate in relevant CyberSecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings
- Collaborate on and provide feedback on cybersecurity solutions that enhance DOT security posture with a focus on IPv6

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of networked environments and topologies, both IPv4 and IPv6, and the communication protocols implemented
- A comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards for implementing IPv6 securely
- Hands on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, proxies, cloud-based systems, operating systems, databases, networking, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security Software, Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and host-based IDS and IPS and general cyber security best practices and industry standards

Top Qualifications, Skills, Experience or Certifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified IPv6 Security Expert (CISE), or equivalent certifications preferred.
3. Proficiency in network security tools and technologies, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and SIEM solutions.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
5. In-depth knowledge of relevant federal and/or regulatory requirements and security standards (NIST, DHS/CISA, etc.).
6. 9 years of related experience