Network Specialist / Security Officer SME

Description

Network Specialist / Security Officer (SME) – Subject Matter Expert

Manassas, VA

Full-time, Exempt

Security Clearance: Top Secret

BruckEdwards, Inc. is a growing, small business, government contracting company providing IT services to the federal government. Our culture is founded on providing all employees with a stimulating environment in which they can maximize their potential. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers by providing them with high-end technical solutions, outstanding customer service, and continually improving our process. We provide our staff with the resources they need to achieve success while giving employees the freedom to develop innovative and creative solutions to meet our customers’ needs.

BruckEdwards is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Specialist / Security Officer Subject Matter Expert responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of network infrastructure and federal IT systems. This role supports mission-critical federal identity management programs and ensures compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including FISMA and NIST. The position requires proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and enforcement of security protocols to safeguard sensitive information and ensure high availability of services in a secure environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems, including routers, switches, firewalls.
• Implement and enforce network security protocols and access controls in compliance with federal standards.
• Support the deployment and configuration of network hardware and software.
• Support network monitoring to track network health, network utilization, and network optimization. Specify notification preferences based on pre-set rules.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and secure operations.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network-related issues.
• Provide technical support for system upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Support security authorization and accreditation (A&A) processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal continuous monitoring requirements.
• Assist in annual PKI audits and other compliance processes.
• Track and resolve security incidents; maintain security documentation (SSPs, IRPs, CPs).
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute security testing, audits, and continuous monitoring processes.
• Support development of contingency plans, incident response plans, and business impact analyses.
• Provide security training to trusted role personnel.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 10 years of experience in network administration, engineering, information assurance, or cybersecurity roles (preferably supporting federal IT projects).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Additional years of professional experience and IT certifications may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• An associate’s degree, plus 4 years of experience, can equate to a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DNSSEC, DHCP, VPN, and firewall technologies.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar network platforms.
• Familiarity with federal IT security standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST).
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Security , or similar.
• Experience supporting federal identity or credentialing systems.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.
  
  

Please note this position may require access to sensitive and/or confidential data, it is the responsibility of the employee to acknowledge and adhere to BE’s Ethics and applicable security policies addressing the acceptable use of information system resources.

BruckEdwards is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.