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Node.Digital Network Security Tools Engineer / Systems Engineer in Arlington, Virginia
Network Security Tools Engineer / Systems Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.
The Network Security Tools Engineer supports the development and implementation of cyber engineering strategies, tools, and techniques to enhance a system’s cyber-resiliency against existing and emerging cyber threats.
The successful candidate will be required to perform hands-on administration of both on-prem and cloud-based security devices controlling access to the network and monitoring the flow of network traffic to prevent external intrusion.
Responsibilities Include:
-Providing cybersecurity engineering support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, security tools, devices, and/or processes for developmental and operational cyber tools
-Working independently or as a team member to solve cybersecurity engineering problems
-Developing and analyzing available cyber protection tools that will improve security posture and provide recommendations that support the remediation and protection of systems
-Perform cyber criticality, mission impact, and risk analysis of recommended tools
-Translating analytical findings into security “use cases” that can be implemented within available surveillance capabilities
-Providing detailed and accurate technical reporting of analysis results in the form of PowerPoint presentations and/or Word documents, as well as oral briefings on complex technical subjects attuned to senior management, technical, or non-technical audiences
-Operations and management of multiple cloud and on-prem network security devices. Providing technical support to include troubleshooting performance issues with the application components
-Implementing new application versions when they are released
-Creating application documentation, drawings, and other deliverables for tool maintenance. Prepare technical designs with Visio diagrams and detailed descriptions.
Requirements
Required Skills:
-Must be a US Citizen
-Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
-6+ years of software development experience
-2+ years of experience with Agile software development
-Possess in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge of cyber defensive operations and technologies
-Experience in the installation and configuration of SecureSphere Imperva Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
-Advanced experience securing network traffic via AWS API Gateway and AWS Application Load Balancers, cloud-security technologies (e.g., VPC, Security Groups) and Access Control (IAM)
-Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), RSA Security Analytics (NetWitness), Symantec Bluecoat, Cisco FirePower (SourceFire), Splunk, PKI, chain of trust, and certificates. etc.
Desired Skills:
-5+ years of Cloud DevOps Administrative or Engineering experience
-3+ years of related Network Security Identity Management tools engineering experience, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting experience with one or more of these tools:
o SecureSphere Imperva Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
o RSA Security Analytics (NetWitness)
o Symantec Bluecoat
o Cisco FirePower (SourceFire)
o Splunk
- DHS experience
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required.
[Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
Desired Certifications:
-One or more of the following certifications in good, current standing: CISA, GCIH, GCED, CISSP, CASP, or Security+
-AWS certifications such as Cloud DevOps Developer Assoc, SysOps Administrator Assoc, Advanced Networking Spec, Security Spec.
Company Overview:
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying theRIGHT PEOPLEand developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. OurMISSION FIRSTapproach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe inSIMPLIFYINGcomplex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is “SimpleSecureSpeed” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K
Three weeks of PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training