Network Security Engineer, Senior

Network Security Engineer, Senior - (CIS0003KM) 

Your Impact:

 

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space?  If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

Your Impact:

In support of a DISA effort, Amentum is assembling a team of network engineers, systems engineers, Unified Communications Engineers, and Integration Engineers, change management specialists, information assurance professionals, and procurement personnel knowledgeable in SCRM processes to support a program that provides critical network capabilities to the Department of Defense. Amentum is committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed. 

Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.  

Responsibilities:

• Perform as senior-level contributor with knowledge and experience in local and wide area networking, communications, and related software/hardware within a multi-platform operating environment.  
• Design and plan network communications systems.  
• Analyze and develop new hardware requirements and prepare specifications for hardware acquisitions.  
• Provide support for all information systems operations activities, including computer and communications operations, data control, LAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and operations.  
• Coordinate with the Information Assurance Security Engineers to validate all designs against required security controls to maintain Authority to Operate of each enclave.  
• Create, review, and update technical documentation in support of integration projects.
• Provide full implementation documentation and templates for all phases of deployment and sustainment of network equipment and services.  
• Identify and diagnose complex performance, security, and technical issues.  
• Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies.  
• Implement and maintain DISA STIG requirements. 

 

Here's What You'll Need:

 

Requirements: 

• Enterprise-level Cisco ISE configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Forescout platforms
• Understanding of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP/VRRP, DMVPN)
• Experience with network security concepts, best practices, and technologies including, but not limited to: SSH, MACsec, IPSec, TLS, PKI, RADIUS, TACACS, end-point security policy, firewall policies and DPI, and RBAC
• Experience installing and administering network and systems equipment
• Experience conducting network design testing and evaluation
• Experience with remote network operations and optimization
• Demonstrated knowledge of interconnection of multiple IP telephony systems via LAN and WAN connections
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.  
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Clearance Required:  

• TS/SCI 

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma

Minimum Years of Experience:  

• 7 to10+ years of related experience 

Required Certifications:

• Ability to meet or exceed DODD 8140/8570 IAT Level 2 requirements, to include CE certification (Sec+)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification  
• Demonstrated technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, NAC appliances, and gateways  
• Extensive experience with designing, integrating, monitoring, and maintaining interconnected networks, both LAN and WAN  
• Extensive experience with network architecture development and design  
• Extensive experience with Cisco IP telephony products  
• Familiarity with datacenter infrastructure and experience with Cisco routers (Cisco ISR and ASR series) and switches including, but not limited to the following: 35xx, 37xx, 38xx, 45xx, 65xx, Nexus 9xxx, 7xxx, 6xxx, 5xxx, 2xxx, 1xxx series  
• Hands-on experience with implementation and use of network monitoring, fault management, and performance analysis tools such as Syslog, SNMP, What’s Up Gold, SolarWinds, Scrutinizer, etc.  
• Experience with Type 1 line encryption devices including, but not limited to the following: KG175, KG250, KG250xs 
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Principles 

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Pay Transparency Verbiage

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

 Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans  and Labor Laws Posters. 

Primary Location

: United States-Maryland-Fort Meade-20362-FME2

Job Posting

: Apr 23, 2025, 10:57:25 AM

Job

: Information Technology

Organization

: CMS

Job Type

: ExperiencedJob Classification: Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

: 20362-FME2 Customer Site  Fort Meade 20755Capabilities: Cyber