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J5 Consulting

Cybersecurity/Network Engineer

chantilly, VA

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About this opportunity

J5 Consulting lists this Cybersecurity/Network Engineer opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

This position is available immediately Job Overview

The Customer requires technical expertise and guidance to drive the future of online operations in order to keep pace with industry standards. This includes understanding, designing, and developing infrastructure and infrastructure components that meet the Customer’s security needs. It also includes developing updated guidance for online operations and identifying new technologies for potential integration into the Customer’s technology and systems baseline. Finally, this includes supporting current operations and keeping continuity while integrating any new technologies.

The Contractor Team shall, with Customer oversight, will deliver and integrate new technical solutions and guidance to advance the Customer’s online operational objectives.

This position will

Be capable of designing, building, configuring, and maintaining infrastructure and infrastructure components to evolve online operations

Understand the tradecraft necessary for conducting secure online operations

The Contractor Team shall keep current with internet technologies and services and understand their applicability and security implications for the Customer’s operations

Evaluate new technologies, components, and services for applicability to the Customer’s activities

Integrate new technologies and services into an existing baseline with minimal disruption to operations

Research, develop, maintain, and document new methods, technology, and services for integration into the Customer’s online operations

Conduct and provide quick-turn security and product assessments for new technologies that will be utilized on the Customer’s network

Be required to communicate and collaborate across organizational boundaries

Fully describe and document mission solution architecture and interfaces

Comply with the Customer’s Risk Management (i.e., cyber security) Framework to ensure that the program addresses and mitigates vulnerabilities and risks identified throughout the lifecycle of the project

Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions, technical exchange meetings, user feedback sessions, and operational planning

Track work requirements and action items to meet program deadlines

Use a Customer-approved tracking system for issues and problems

Implement changes to current technical and networking solutions based on changing partner requirements, legislation, and policy

Conduct functionality testing for both new and existing operational systems and applications to ensure smooth integration of new technologies with existing systems

Contractor shall have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience

Demonstrated experience evaluating new technologies and services for compatibility with existing systems

Demonstrated experience researching and developing new technologies, services, or methods for integration into existing systems and baselines

Demonstrated experience integrating new technologies and services into existing systems and workflows

Demonstrated experience creating evaluation, integration, and test plans for new technologies, services, and components

Demonstrated experience with networks and network components, to include ability to understand network architecture diagrams and related information

Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Servers, Virtual Private Networks, and Virtual Private Clouds

Demonstrated experience with virtual environments and emulated mobile devices

Demonstrated experience with Android O/S to include an understanding of how the operating system works and its security settings

Demonstrated experience with domestic and foreign social media and security implications associated with utilizing social media sites

Demonstrated experience with commercial messaging applications and their security configurations

Demonstrated experience performing technical analysis on networks and applications to evaluate security and applicability to online operations

Demonstrated experience with browser security settings and add-ins

Demonstrated experience with technical troubleshooting related to networks, hardware, internet services, and mobile applications

Demonstrated experience consulting with customers to determine present and future user requirements

Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical topics to non-technical individuals

Demonstrated experience defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements

Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience

Demonstrated experience with working within commercial cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)

Demonstrated experience utilizing network monitoring tools

Demonstrated experience with understanding of network fundamentals, TCP/IP routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs, Ethernet, DS1, T1, routing concepts and routing protocols, HSRP, VRRP, DHCP, switching, 802.1Q, STP, VLANs, EtherChannel, IP Addressing, Subnetting and VPN

Demonstrated experience with cloud networking concepts

Demonstrated experience utilizing Tor as a means of obfuscating online activities

Demonstrated experience with internet encryption protocols

Degree or educational background in computer science, information science, systems engineering, or a related discipline

US Citizenship

This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph

Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment

Travel

This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).

Travel is anticipated

Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance

TDY travel is anticipated outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)

This position is available immediately Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career

At J5, we’re a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

100% employer-paid health coverage

a 6% 401(k) match

PTO

tuition reimbursement

bonuses

professional development, and more

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Worksite address

chantilly, VA, 22021, US

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