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Leidos · 6 hours ago

Network Information Security Specialist

Scott AFB, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Network Information Security Specialist to provide support for assigned systems on a DISA contract, focusing on configuration of firewalls, managing security strategies, and supporting IT security and compliance teams.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works independently to perform configuration of Palo Alto enclave firewalls and other Information Assurance Networking assets as needed

Perform required patching, STIGs, upgrades, and updates on IA related assets

Must manage and enforce security strategies and policies within established guidelines

Effectively manage IT Security Strategy, Cyber Security, and Compliance and Risk Management supporting IT Security and Compliance Teams

Create and maintain system documentation and support accreditation activities

Complete accreditation checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures

Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network and Information Assurance upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availability

Implement recurring security requirements on network devices

Communicate with multi-tier support and global partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required

Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets

Lead focused multi-tier teams while troubleshooting or upgrading global network problems

Provide architectural and topology recommendations where efficiencies can be made

Qualification

Palo Alto firewallsInformation AssuranceLinux experienceWindows experienceCisco firewallsJuniper firewallsActive DirectoryNessusNmapDoD 8750 certificationITIL certificationVMware vSphereGigamon Load Balancer

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 4+ years of overall related experience, 8+ years of experience will suffice in lieu of degree

Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI

Must have experience or training in IA and IA supporting technologies to include Cisco and Juniper firewalls, authentication technologies (e.g., Active Directory), directory services, and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, nmap)

At least 3 years Linux or Windows experience

Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce or higher

Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to acquire a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD standard training and certification requirements as a condition of privileged access to any DoD information system