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High Speed Guard Engineer

Cherokee Federal
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Criterion Systems is seeking a High Speed Guard Engineer to support the implementation and administration of Everfox High Speed Guards (HSGs) at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This position is part of the Transport Cyber Security Services (TCS) team which provides the information technology infrastructure services required to deliver timely, relevant, and accurate support of national security.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

High Speed Guard Engineer Responsibilities Include

  • Collect requirements from stakeholders and determine best implementation solution. Schedule/attend Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to discuss /whiteboard design and implementation details.
  • Coordinate implementation approach and timeline with technical and project management staff.
  • Respond and resolve service outages, technical queries, and other system related issues.
  • Install firmware updates on physical hardware components (i.e. DellEMC, SANs, switches, etc.)
  • Monitor and troubleshoot the performance of Everfox/Forcepoint products.
  • Engineer, design, and implement HSG rulesets.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

High Speed Guard Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to successfully pass and maintain a government polygraph (post-hire requirement)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field and eight (8) plus years of applicable experience
  • DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  • Experience with EverFox High Speed Guards
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar Searchable Job Titles

  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cross Domain Engineer
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Keywords

  • EverFox
  • Cross Domain Solutions
  • IAT II
  • Linux
  • High Speed Guards

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

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