ECS
Network Security Engineer
– ECS
Job Description ECS is seeking a Network Security Engineer to work in our Portland, Oregon office.
Overview The Network Security Engineer provides engineering support for network security monitoring tools and identity integration within a federal energy sector cybersecurity program. This role focuses on managing IDS/IPS sensors, firewall telemetry, and identity data feeds to meet Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) requirements. The engineer ensures that network and identity event data is reliable, properly integrated, and compliant with federal standards.
Core Capabilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain IDS/IPS platforms and ensure accurate event detection
Integrate firewall and network security device logs into SIEM and CDM dashboards
Support CDM Phase 2 identity integration into other security solutions, ensuring directory, authentication, and privileged account events are monitored and mapped
Validate and normalize identity and network telemetry for reporting and compliance
Perform health checks, tuning, and optimization of network and IAM event pipelines
Document network and identity monitoring configurations for audit readiness
Collaborate with platform engineers, SOC analysts, and compliance specialists to ensure full coverage across CDM domains
Required Skills
U.S. Citizenship
with ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance
A bachelor's degree
with 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with at least 3 years focused on network security tools
Hands‑on experience with IDS/IPS platforms and firewall log integration
Familiarity with IAM event feeds and privileged access monitoring
Strong troubleshooting and log pipeline integration experience
Desired Skills
Experience with identity/security integration in on‑prem and cloud environments (e.g., Azure AD, Okta)
Familiarity with network DLP appliances (if present in the environment)
Certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, or vendor‑specific IDS/IPS/firewall certifications
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or similar)
Exposure to OT/ICS networking environments in critical infrastructure
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards (e.g. FISMA, NIST 800‑53, ISCM, CDM Phase 2 & 3)
Equal Opportunity Employer ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid‑sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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– ECS
Job Description ECS is seeking a Network Security Engineer to work in our Portland, Oregon office.
Overview The Network Security Engineer provides engineering support for network security monitoring tools and identity integration within a federal energy sector cybersecurity program. This role focuses on managing IDS/IPS sensors, firewall telemetry, and identity data feeds to meet Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) requirements. The engineer ensures that network and identity event data is reliable, properly integrated, and compliant with federal standards.
Core Capabilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain IDS/IPS platforms and ensure accurate event detection
Integrate firewall and network security device logs into SIEM and CDM dashboards
Support CDM Phase 2 identity integration into other security solutions, ensuring directory, authentication, and privileged account events are monitored and mapped
Validate and normalize identity and network telemetry for reporting and compliance
Perform health checks, tuning, and optimization of network and IAM event pipelines
Document network and identity monitoring configurations for audit readiness
Collaborate with platform engineers, SOC analysts, and compliance specialists to ensure full coverage across CDM domains
Required Skills
U.S. Citizenship
with ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance
A bachelor's degree
with 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with at least 3 years focused on network security tools
Hands‑on experience with IDS/IPS platforms and firewall log integration
Familiarity with IAM event feeds and privileged access monitoring
Strong troubleshooting and log pipeline integration experience
Desired Skills
Experience with identity/security integration in on‑prem and cloud environments (e.g., Azure AD, Okta)
Familiarity with network DLP appliances (if present in the environment)
Certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, or vendor‑specific IDS/IPS/firewall certifications
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or similar)
Exposure to OT/ICS networking environments in critical infrastructure
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards (e.g. FISMA, NIST 800‑53, ISCM, CDM Phase 2 & 3)
Equal Opportunity Employer ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid‑sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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