Job description

Must have a minimum of Secret clearance

Must have Fortinet experience

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 4 to 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in an enterprise network or security environment. Additional years of relevant experience, training, and/or professional certifications will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
4+ years of design, development, integration, implementation, operations and analysis of cybersecurity technologies
Critical to have Fortinet experience
Strong knowledge of the OSI 7-layer model
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and common application layer protocols
Fundamental knowledge of IP-based networking, including switching and routing
Knowledge of Carrier Services
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
Knowledge of service management concepts for networks and related standards (e.g., Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).
Knowledge of integrating the organization’s goals and objectives into the architecture.
Knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns (e.g., baseline, validated design, and target architectures.)
Knowledge of security system design tools, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of demilitarized zones.
Knowledge of network security (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection)
Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools.
Skill in applying and incorporating information technologies into proposed solutions
Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles
Experience designing, implementing, and configuring network infrastructure
Experience providing O&M and engineering support to complex, mission-critical systems
Experience working closely with customers and users to troubleshoot and resolve complex network-related issues
Ability to work and brief customers including senior management
Knowledge of management of classified systems and the required security guidelines associated with secure facilities
Experience with Information Assurance (IA) hardening and compliance, i.e. STIG & DSS compliance, documentation, etc.
Must be able to work collaboratively with other system administrators, system engineers, and network engineers in a team environment
Knowledge of network design processes, including an understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs
Knowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly
Ability and drive to quickly learn new software and IT concepts

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
Developing the application firewall concepts and functions (e.g., Single point of authentication/audit/policy enforcement, message scanning for malicious content, data anonymization for PCI and PII compliance, data loss protection scanning, accelerated cryptographic operations, SSL security, REST/JSON processing).
Network/Cyber Security Training or Certification (ie Securty+, Network+, SPLUNK, FireEye, CCNA, CCIE, etc.)
Knowledge of NIST SP 800 53 series or ISO 27000 series documents
Understanding of advanced threat detection in an enterprise environment
Understanding of malware families, their types, and the threat they pose
Experience designing, developing, integrating, implementing, operating, and analysis of cybersecurity technologies
Skill in troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution
Skill in independently making configuration updates to ensure system availability requirements
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and demonstrates poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure and high-stress situations
Understanding of accepted security practices, troubleshooting issues, attack vectors, and customer support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Network/Security Engineer: 6 years (Required)
• Fortinet: 4 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location

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