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Cosqube · 5 hours ago

Network Enginner - Active Security Clearance Required

positionDC-Baltimore Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Cosqube is seeking a Network Engineer with expertise in Network Operations Center/Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) to support a federal program management office focused on technology deployment for border security. The role involves providing full lifecycle systems engineering support, developing engineering plans, and collaborating with technical staff to meet system needs and address security findings.

Cloud ComputingInformation TechnologySoftware
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Understanding of circuit types and general bandwidth per type
Knowledge (understanding) of Network Topologies
Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows and Linux)
Understanding of network device types, especially firewalls, routers, switches and Wide Area Network (WAN) Optimizer appliances
Ability to understand and assist with network design diagrams to better support the program and overall understanding of network activities
Good people skills to work with Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD) and Field Support Directorate (FSD) technical staff to answer questions about the program needs and work through plan and work discussions to meet specific system needs
Understanding of Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other network security capabilities available for potential system use
Understanding of system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements for a federal government system
Understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and activities necessary to resolve findings
Good people skills to work with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the program to understand and resolve ongoing security findings for the system including creating and resolving Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed
Understanding of penetration assessment activities (Blue Team/Red Team) for systems to act as a liaison with the ISSO to document, schedule and manage these engagements as needed
Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and their use to securely configure servers and workstations
Understanding of software patching and continuous monitoring concepts to work with the ISSO to ensure these activities are successfully implemented for the system components
Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment
Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following
Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan
Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
Integrate Master Schedule (IMS)
Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates
IPT and work group charters
Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)
Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables
Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts
Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required
Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer

Qualification

Network Operations Center skillsSecurity Operations Center skillsNetwork design diagramsVulnerability scanning toolsCisco Certified Network AssociateCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalNetwork TopologiesOperating systems knowledgeNetwork device typesPeople skillsCollaborative team environmentProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Active Security Clearance Required
Understanding of circuit types and general bandwidth per type
Knowledge (understanding) of Network Topologies
Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows and Linux)
Understanding of network device types, especially firewalls, routers, switches and Wide Area Network (WAN) Optimizer appliances
Ability to understand and assist with network design diagrams to better support the program and overall understanding of network activities
Good people skills to work with Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD) and Field Support Directorate (FSD) technical staff to answer questions about the program needs and work through plan and work discussions to meet specific system needs
Understanding of Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other network security capabilities available for potential system use
Understanding of system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements for a federal government system
Understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and activities necessary to resolve findings
Good people skills to work with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the program to understand and resolve ongoing security findings for the system including creating and resolving Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed
Understanding of penetration assessment activities (Blue Team/Red Team) for systems to act as a liaison with the ISSO to document, schedule and manage these engagements as needed
Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and their use to securely configure servers and workstations
Understanding of software patching and continuous monitoring concepts to work with the ISSO to ensure these activities are successfully implemented for the system components
Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment
Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following
Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan
Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
Integrate Master Schedule (IMS)
Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates
IPT and work group charters
Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)
Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables
Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts
Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required
Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer
SENIOR LEVEL: 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 5 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering or 13+ years of experience in Lieu of a degree
Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs
Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework
Experienced in requirements analysis
Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers
Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines
Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
Individuals with good technology, network and security understanding and the soft skills to work with others to get technical things done correctly

Preferred

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred but not required
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred but not required

Company

Cosqube

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CosQube Inc. provides IT services, cloud solutions, and digital services in the software industry.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Chantilly, Virginia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://cosqube.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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