Information Technology Network Engineer
TalentRemedy - Columbia, MD
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If you are reading this, you may be opening a hidden shortcut in your career. This really is a rare opportunity to join a small high-performance team, tackling some of the biggest challenges in cyber, and creating amazing impacts in every direction. -- Seriously. -- This isn't a normal 9-5 cyber job. It's more. So much more. And it will challenge you. So, if you think this position is interesting, please apply. This door opens rarely, and time and space are limited. WHY IT MATTERS:· Unique Engage, Develop, Innovate mission - gov/academia/individuals for national security goals!· Evaluate/Put cutting edge cyber capabilities in the right hands - help assure national overmatch· Provide cyber forces/workforce real-world experience(s) to advance/hone tradecraft/capabilities· Open-fields, rare opportunity to grow professionally in ways not normally available anywhere elseJOB DESCRIPTION:Design, implement, maintain on-prem/virtualized/cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure) network architectures, systems, devices, (e.g., CISCO, Juniper, ForeScout), ensuring high availability, reliability, securityBuild operationally representative environments across all industry sectors to advance cyber capabilities, build essential workforce skillsets, and support national security objectivesMonitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution of problemsConduct operational, vulnerability, and risk assessments/analyses of IT systems to identify operational performance enhancements and mitigate potential threatsCollaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement robust security measures tailored to IT environments, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure network protocolsDevelop/maintain documentation for system architectures, configurations, processes, IR plansProvide technical guidance and training on the operation and maintenance of IT network systems, cybersecurity best practices, and emergency response proceduresStay abreast of emerging technologies, standards, and cybersecurity threats related to IT systems; develop technology roadmaps to incrementally implement new capabilitiesTest and Evaluate emerging advanced commercial and academic cyber and IT/OT capabilitiesConstruct realistic assessment and training exercises/events for up to national participationSupport development of high-fidelity security-representative IT/OT activitiesHelp build cutting-edge high-resiliency cyber environments - for forces, gov, industryDevelop/implement custom countermeasures based on threat intelligence/trendsCoordinate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen defense mechanisms/respond to incidentsContribute to development of organizational security policies, procedures, and best practicesREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Proven experience in configuring/managing enterprise-level network devices/environments on-prem/virtualized/cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.) across a diverse range of operational environmentsM365 Experience Strong understanding of network protocols, routing protocols, encryption technologiesStrong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and tools as applied to IT environmentsExperience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools in IT environmentsKnowledge of IT and OT cybersecurity best practices and standardsAbility to troubleshoot complex network issues effectively in high-pressure situationsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey engineering reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think like an operator, defender, and attackerDESIRED EXPERIENCE:Supported/integrated with a cybersecurity team to secure major critical infrastructure environments (e.g., defense, energy, water, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.)Systems engineering principles/architecture frameworks (e.g., SEBOK, TOGAF, DoDAF, SEBOK)DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:Bachelor's degree in relevant field; Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIAUnderstanding of compliance requirements and security standards/frameworks (e.g., NIST, NERC, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND) and their implications on cybersecurity strategiesKnowledge of IT-related advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and their methodologiesExcellent teamwork and communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively across different departments and with external partners.
Created: 2024-10-09