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NexThreat

Network Engineer (Mid) - FBI

NexThreat, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Overview Job Title:

Network Engineer (Mid) - FBI

Company:

NexThreat

Location: Huntsville

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI Clearance required

Security Suitability: Must pass FBI security suitability

Polygraph Requirement: Must pass an FBI-administered Counterintelligence polygraph if one has not been conducted within the last five years.

Employee Type: W2 or 1099

Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship

Job Summary NexThreat is seeking a Network Engineer. The Middle Network Engineer is an essential member of the Infrastructure Support Team, responsible for maintaining and optimizing the network infrastructure that supports the Security Operations Center (SOC) and its capabilities. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing network solutions to ensure high availability, security, and performance. The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate with system administrators and ISSOs to uphold the Authority to Operate (ATO) for SOC applications and systems while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage secure and efficient network solutions tailored for SOC operations

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality and reliability

Administer network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs

Collaborate with team members on identity management and security accreditation processes

Maintain compliance with NIST 800 series publications and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

Support and enhance virtualization environments, particularly with VMWare vSphere 7

Document network configurations, procedures, and policies for reference and compliance

Evaluate, document, and manage NIST 800-53 control implementations specific to network infrastructure

Work with GRC tools such as RiskVision, Xacta, and JCAM to ensure regulatory compliance

Unique Skills/Tasks/Software

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Active Directory

Required: Strong understanding of NIST 800 series publications and FISMA compliance

Preferred: Experience with VMWare vSphere 7

Preferred: Extensive knowledge of Cisco Networking concepts and hardware

Preferred: Experience with Dell servers and SAN storage hardware

Familiarity with system accreditation, authorization processes, and FBI’s ATO processes

Experience in evaluating and managing NIST 800-53 security controls

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 3 years of experience in network engineering or administration with a focus on security

Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Computer and Network Security

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