Network Engineer

Network Engineer

**Contingent Upon Contract Award

Company Overview:

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group LLC (DRCG) a United States (US) Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company was established in 2016. DRCG is 100% US owned has over 50 employees and provides high-quality support staff at ten client locations throughout the US with corporate offices in Ashburn VA and Beaver PA. DRCG delivers expertise in Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations; Cyber Threat Intelligence; Insider Threat Prevention and Detection; Information Technology Solutioning; Systems Integration; Program Management; Policy Planning Communications and Compliance Support; Workflow Solutioning; Risk Management; Business Process Reengineering; and Professional Business Consulting Services. DRCGs technical approach optimizes client investments by leveraging expertise in managing growth and transformation of existing IT environments.

Plan design install configure test operate maintain and manage network components including hardware software and operating systems that permit information sharing across the full spectrum of transmission using all media in support of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure supporting cyber OT&E. Systems include (but are not limited to) NIPR/SIPR networks exploitation toolsets circuits and business systems. Support the security of information and information systems according to DoD and DON policies and guidance. Administer and maintain designated IT infrastructure including network and system security patch management reviewing system logs monitoring system activities maintaining user access administration generate backup and recovery planning maintaining physical security and disabling unnecessary services. Additionally Create and update certification and accreditation artifacts as well as assess cybersecurity compliance requirements to support RMF of systems. Provide vulnerability analysis and detailed trend reports which drive architecture design tailored network defense response options and perform forensic analysis to maintain the Navy defensive posture and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide network engineering and administration of multi classification networks:

• Establish virtual environments tailored to support scheduled cyber OT&E events in timely manner; test and validate virtual environment prior to test execution and provide troubleshooting support during test execution.
• As required package maintain and deploy the cyber OT&E toolset and flyaway kits in support of mission.
• Administer and maintain the cyber test infrastructure including installing patches hardening systems reviewing system logs monitoring system activity maintaining physical security of all associated hardware and disabling unnecessary service.
• Design implement and administer enclaves supporting penetration test team with implementation of computer network security military system specifications and DoD cybersecurity in accordance with Information Assurance Vulnerability (i.e. IAVA IAVB) notices STIG Tasking Orders Warning Orders Fragmentary Orders and security architecture policies.
• Apply virtual hosting and server technology into network architectures.
• Configure network infrastructure to support test team user environments used for testing as well as onkeyboard training evolutions.
• Support the planning/engineering and acquisition of hardware and software.
• Brief government leadership weekly.
• Knowledge of the organizations enterprise information security architecture system.
• Knowledge of network access identity and access management (e.g. PKI).
• Knowledge of network design processes including security and operational objectives.
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology protocols and principles (-in-depth).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (e.g. confidentiality integrity availability authentication non-repudiation).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity methods such as firewalls demilitarized zones and encryption.
• Knowledge of network protocols and traffic flow (e.g. Open Systems Interconnection model).
• Ability to build and integrate architecture and frameworks.
• Analyze user needs and requirements to plan and document architecture.
• Plan implementation strategies to align enterprise components.
• Skill in designing and integrating hardware and software solutions.
• Skill in implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
• Integrate new systems into existing network architecture.
• Knowledge of network equipment (e.g. hubs routers switches) and their capabilities and applications.
• Ability to operate network equipment and Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) pathways.
• Ability to monitor system performance availability and traffic flows.
• Skill in using network management tools (e.g. Simple Network Management Protocol) to analyze network traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of common attack vectors on the network layer and Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
• Knowledge of symmetric key rotation techniques and concepts.
• Knowledge of configuration management techniques.
• Knowledge of security risk assessments and authorization per RMF processes.
• Provide input to RMF documentation and activities.
• Document and update architecture and related activities.
• Provide advice on project costs design concepts or design changes.
• Knowledge of communication methods and principles supporting network infrastructure.
• Skill in installing configuring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN components.
• Skill in sub-netting.
• Implement new system design procedures test procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• TS/SCI clearance
• BS degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Data Science Information Systems or Computer Science from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited or Certified Association Executive (CAE) designated institution OR minimum of 5 years experience with technical proficiency in network infrastructure and security design and configuration of routers switches firewalls and load balancers.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in RMF security testing.
• Proficiency with automation tools to include but not limited to Python Perl or shell scripting languages.

Job Location:

Norfolk VA 23505

DRCG LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law.

Required Experience:

IC