Cyber Security Network Engineer (TS/SCI and CI poly required)

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

 

Job Number: 1177

Riverside Research has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Network Engineer to perform work vital to our national security. 

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for R&D WAN network environment network security and configuration of related network hardware and software.

• Analyze and implement security solutions in alignment with a security strategy.

• Serve as focal point with site security and security accreditation personnel to lead and achieve security accreditation/ATO.  
• Maintain an awareness of market and technology trends to bring best of breed solutions to the client.
• Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge.

• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Work without considerable direction and mentor or supervise team members.
• This position is a hybrid role with a combination of working at a contractor office or client site and working remotely.
• 25% occasional travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
• 10+ years of experience with cybersecurity / network engineering for DoD, federal, or commercial clients
• 3+ years experience configuring routers/switches and network appliances; hands on experience racking and cabling routers/switches and network appliances.
• 3+ years experience with firewall and/or IDP/IDS administration (FCR)
• 2+ years experience working with IPTABLES
• 1+ year experience working with Software Defined Networking and/or Service Mesh
• 2+ years working with access control layer administration
• 2+ years experience with IP network administration and BGP, OSPF, QUAGGA, EIGRP dynamic routing protocols
• Direct experience with, and knowledge of the FedRAMP Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and the activities required to lead, obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the DoD/Intelligence community
• BA/BS degree or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience with security tools and devices, including network firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, or penetration tools
• 1+ years working with git command line interface (exposure or awareness ok)
• 2+ years experience with Linux administration
• AWS cloud certification or experience
• Experience with maintaining CI/CP pipeline for automating security and networking appliance configurations
• Ability to assist/guide project Site Reliability Engineers with network related hardware tasks

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.

All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

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