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BruckEdwards, Inc · 1 month ago

Network Specialist / Security Officer SME

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BruckEdwards, Inc. is a growing, small business, government contracting company providing IT services to the federal government. They are seeking a skilled and proactive Network Specialist / Security Officer Subject Matter Expert responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of network infrastructure and federal IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems, including routers, switches, firewalls

Implement and enforce network security protocols and access controls in compliance with federal standards

Support the deployment and configuration of network hardware and software

Support network monitoring to track network health, network utilization, and network optimization. Specify notification preferences based on pre-set rules

Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and secure operations

Maintain documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network-related issues

Provide technical support for system upgrades, patching, and migrations

Support security authorization and accreditation (A&A) processes

Ensure compliance with federal continuous monitoring requirements

Assist in annual PKI audits and other compliance processes

Track and resolve security incidents; maintain security documentation (SSPs, IRPs, CPs)

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

Develop and execute security testing, audits, and continuous monitoring processes

Support development of contingency plans, incident response plans, and business impact analyses

Provide security training to trusted role personnel

Qualification

Network security protocolsNetwork administrationTCP/IPCiscoFISMA complianceNIST complianceIncident responseRisk assessmentsTroubleshooting skillsCloud networkingSecurity certificationsCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Active Top Secret security clearance

10+ years of experience in network administration, engineering, information assurance, or cybersecurity roles (preferably supporting federal IT projects)

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science

Additional years of professional experience and IT certifications may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree

An associate's degree, plus 4 years of experience, can equate to a bachelor's degree

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DNSSEC, DHCP, VPN, and firewall technologies

Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar network platforms

Familiarity with federal IT security standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST)

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills