Network Security Engineer

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition: 973

Location

MUST be local to the DMV area - Onsite 5x per week

Clearance Level

Active DOD - Public Trust. Candidate must successfully receive a Public Trust clearance. Onsite support is required in Washington, DC. 5x per week.

SUMMARY

The Mid Security Engineer will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and security operations center programs. Agile Defense is currently seeking a talented Security Engineer to support an Agency-level enterprise cyber program. To support this vital mission, Agile Defense employees are on the forefront of providing Advanced CND Operations, and Security Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets from hostile adversaries. To support the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in security engineering and systems administration. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of complexities related to network and cloud security, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Security Operations Center as a technical subject matter expert for all network security functions
• Respond to and resolve ServiceNow tickets that come into the team’s queue
• Perform after-hours maintenance of security tools on an as-needed basis both remote and onsite (typically a few times per month)
• Prepare presentations for the customer to pitch new tools or feature enhancements
• Configure and maintain the security stack

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

This is a non-supervisory position.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 4+ years in cyber security engineering.

Required Certification(s)

• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
• CCNA, CCDA, CCNP

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 4+ years in cyber security engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with at least three of the following technologies and acting as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME)
• CrowdStrike
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Cisco Firepower
• ExtraHop
• Splunk
• Zscaler
• The candidate must be team focused and have technical ability supporting engineering lifecycle, to include design, development, integration, testing and deployment of security networks and systems.
• We are looking for a candidate with experience in determining the appropriate application of security focused hardware, software, services, and processes necessary to extract into sustainable cyber solutions at the national level.
• Must be able to support investigations and analysis of undefined factors and conditions to determine the nature and scope of system security problems and devise effective and efficient solutions to address them.
• Experience with security tool sets which enable cyber analysis efforts.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems issues within a Systems-of-Systems environment.
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 r4 / r5 to support IA/Compliance efforts from a mitigation perspective.
• Functional understanding of scripting languages (i.e., Python, PowerShell).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with the following technologies: Cisco Routing & Switching (LAN/WAN), Cisco Firepower IPS/Firewall and Web Security Appliance (WSA)
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, data lakes and the design, development of security analytics.
• Motivation and desire to learn advanced concepts in cyber and ability to work within a formal engineering life cycle.
• Strong attention to detail in working with other project staff in managing complex changes to US-CERTs environment.
• Experienced with monitoring of new or emerging security technologies to assist in identification of most effective approach or methodology to be applied in securing D/A infrastructures.
• Relevant Security Certifications: Security +, CISSP, SANS Certifications, Network +, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft AZ-900.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The onsite customer working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work at the customer location is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull