Insider Threat Program Mid Network Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for an Insider Threat Program Mid Network Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Lorton, VA surrounding area.

Pay Rate:  $76.92/hr.

**US Citizenship is required.**

**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.**

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to support, sustain, design andevolve the network enterprise of the ITP. The ITP mission is to identify insider threats to the department by utilizing advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation whichin turn help address and eliminate potential threat actors from compromisingthe DHS mission in safeguardingthe homeland.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Support the ITP network infrastructure, perform all routine maintenance activities, provide guidance on upgrades and system recapitalization, perform availability/capacity management.
• Oversee HighSpeed Guard Cross Domainsolution that supports thetransfer of databetween multiple classification domains.
• Support all documentation to effectively capture the configuration baseline. Design and support system recapitalization plans to account for capacity growth and changes as directed by the customer.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all ITP network infrastructure.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree and ( 4 to 8) years of prior relevant experience or Master's with (4)+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Engineering, deployment, and operations of LAN and WAN Switches, and firewalls, ensuring seamless integration into existing network infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
• Installs, configures, and maintains equipment including Cisco network and FW gear Cisco2900, 4500, 9300, 9400, 6800 andNexus 9000, and Cisco Firepower, ASA.
• Experience with and proven methods for managing the information security incident lifecycle, including incident response, mitigation, post-action reporting, and mapping a path forward.
• Network Management experience with SolarWinds, or WhatsUP Gold, NetQoS, and NetBrain.
• Cross-platform familiarity and experience with VMWARE, Linux, Microsoft Server andAD.
• Build firewall policies and optimized rule sets for improvedefficiency and threat prevention.
• Deploy new network configuration to meet NIST/FISMA/STIG compliance requirements.
• Support ATO reviews and Audits.
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (4 to8+ years) in IT service delivery management.
• Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms.
• Experience with Everfox High Speed Guard Platform.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper LAN/WAN network infrastructure. Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Security.
• Palo Alto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) - PAN-OS 7.0 Version.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, andaffordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.