Description:

Our client in Rockville, MD is seeking a network engineer to manage switches, routers, firewall and intrusion detection systems supporting classified and unclassified environments for the US NAVY customer. Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and deploying Firewall policies to safeguard company/customer data.

• Configuring and hardening switches and routers by implementing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).

• Performing system upgrades and patches to address emergent vulnerabilities.

• Developing and implementing mitigations for vulnerabilities that cannot be corrected.

• Reviewing daily/week audit logs indicators of suspicious activity.

• Develop device refresh schedules to ensure components are supported by the vendor.

• Oversee the day-to-day continuous monitoring activities

• Review automated and manual system assessments to validate system compliance with DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIGs)

• Ensuring system security measures comply with applicable government policies (NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and internal standards)

• Provide input and author Security Plans, Polices and Work Instructions

Skills:

cisco routers, firewall management, routers and switches, splunk, paloalto, checkpoint

Top Skills Details:

cisco routers,firewall management,routers and switches

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• A CompTIA Security or equivalent 8570/8140 approved IAT level 2 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired
• Bachelor’s Degree (typically within the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field) and 6 years of relevant work experience
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and determine which controls are applicable, as well as document the implementation
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to research and find technical solutions ` with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing Cisco switches and routers.
• Experience managing firewalls and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
• Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Active Secret clearance (to be upgraded to TS)

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Experience with Palo Alto Devices
• Experience with Checkpoint appliances
• Experience with Tenable ACAS
• Experience with Splunk
• Experience conducting security control reviews and risk assessments.
• Experience supervising or tasking supporting staff

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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