Network Engineer (U.S. Citizen/Security Clearance Required)

Job Description

Job Description

Task Force Talent is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI FSP security clearance. Our client for this role is a small company with very unique experience and expertise in cybersecurity and related areas. Candidates should have a background or experience in a technical area, excellent teamwork skills, and be willing to learn. Ideally, candidates also know something about networks, forensics, software engineering, or similar areas. This is uniquely rewarding, high-impact work that cannot be done elsewhere. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage data security strategies.
• Apply sound engineering practices and technical skills to achieve both short and long-term goals as established by client management. 
• Perform technical analysis for ops support 
• Identify opportunities for new technical operations, inform risk management, and best practices for critical ongoing operations. 

Additional details will be provided to qualified applicants.

Target salary range is $150K - $180K, depending on experience level.

All positions are full-time, in-office, usually in a SCIF.

If you apply but this company is not a fit, we will consider you for other available positions as well. We have several clients seeking very similar skill sets.

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Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI FSP security clearance. Sorry, we are unable to sponsor or upgrade clearances for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with:
• Network penetration testing, information security, red teaming, incident response, and malware forensics.
• Supporting computer network exploitation operations through technical or targeting analysis.
• Researching and synthesizing data from proprietary and open-source intelligence sources to develop actionable cyber operational concepts and detailed proposals, and to support ongoing mission efforts.
• Operational culture, processes, and mission workflows, particularly in relation to technical and cyber operations.
• Analyzing network packet captures and net flow data to assess intrusions or identify system vulnerabilities.
• Computer network architectures and technical collection methodologies, along with familiarity with field operations.
• Understanding and evaluating complex computer networks, prioritize tasks effectively, analyze and synthesize large datasets, and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Client’s systems and protocols, enabling the creation of both formal and informal communications with internal stakeholders and mission partners.

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Interview Process

The process typically involves an initial phone screen followed by technical interviews. Contingent offers are usually made quickly, within a week or two. Depending on the level of experience and terms of the contract, additional interviews may be required with a prime contractor/partners or the end customer.

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About us: 

Task Force Talent is a specialized recruiting firm for science, engineering, and security careers. Our clients include seed to Series B startups working on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and other novel technologies. We also work with small to medium-sized government contractors, and we help leading venture capital firms find talent for their portfolio companies. We have hundreds of jobs available and consider all applicants for all roles, now and in the future. Our goal is to find the best fit for you!

If you don't see the perfect fit, simply use our general application at: -single-application-for-all-jobs-general