Network Security Engineer-TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Chantilly, VA, United States On-site
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About the role
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER: Expert Level We are looking for Network Security Engineers who are familiar with both network defense and offensive techniques to support ongoing operations and secure our customers' networks. You will be assisting Penetration Testers with analysis of edge network devices to include vulnerability analysis and exploitation. We are looking for Network Security Engineers with a blend of network infrastructure management and familiarity with network penetration testing and offensive security. Candidates should have a minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, System Engineer or in the Cyber Security field as a hands-on penetration tester. Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on technical skill level. We are looking for Network Security Engineers to work on covert and secure networks. This is a great position to transition from more traditional network engineering and network defense into the penetration testing field. This position will allow you to expand both your offensive and defensive networks security skills by using tools like Shodan, Maltego and various tools in the Kali Linux environment.
What you'll bring
- Clearance Status: Must be Current
- Proficiency working in a Linux environment (CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Solaris, Kali).
- Experience configuring small business or home network (SOHO) devices (e.g., wifi routers, switches, etc.).
- Comfortable working in a command-line environment (SSH, bash, telnet, etc.)
- Experience monitoring network activity, to include performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.).
- Understanding of information security practices.
- Experience using virtual infrastructure (e.g., vSphere).
- Experience in a cyber-security role such as network defense, penetration testing and network forensics.
- Experience in either the design, implementation, procurement, tradecraft or maintenance of various layers within covert network infrastructure.
- Proven ability to design and develop integrated network solutions using Linux and traditional appliance network devices.
- Prior penetration testing experience is not required but is a plus.
- Scripting including Python, Bash and Perl and frameworks like Ansible.