Network Security Engineer 1
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Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 200000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PENDING AWARD!!!
Founded on a commitment to service Itezz Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SBA 8(a) certified small business dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable information technology solutions across the federal government. Rooted in the values of integrity excellence and patriotism the company was built by those who have served and that spirit of dedication carries into every project and client relationship. Itezz Inc. partners with federal agencies to solve complex technology challenges drive digital transformation and ensure mission-critical systems perform at the highest levels. When the mission demands excellence Itezz Inc. delivers.
Description:
Provide engineering expertise to analyze complex systems architecture network design and other technical hardware issues. Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support both preventative and remedial. Deploy install and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. Organize and direct hardware installations. Configure (and document configuration of) computers networking devices and various peripheral equipment. Prepare site installation and test reports. Ensure that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the users requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. Provide specific input to the hardware components of system design to include end-user devices servers networking devices data storage devices and specialized processors.
Due to federal contract requirements United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities:
- Analyze hardware specifications and system/subsystem requirements to conceive and document a practical design for hardware components to include servers network devices transmission media storage devices user interface devices and special processors
- Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions
- Ensure that problems with operational hardware have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the users requirements
- Assist with preparing installation guides field test procedures and troubleshooting guides
- Conduct site surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and site unique requirements
- Recommend specifications for hardware acquisitions
- Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
- Develop hardware installation schedules based on set-up integration and test timelines
- Prepare drawings documenting as-built configurations at each site
- Prepare site installation and test reports
- Configure network devices firewalls web proxies VPNs and load balancers
- Train site personnel in proper use of hardware
Required Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph
- Five (5) years experience as a Network Security Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems on programs and contracts of similar size scope and complexity is required.
- Bachelors degree in Communications Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Information Systems Mathematics or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of Network Security engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
- Must meet DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification for IAT Level II
- Must possess at least one (1) of the following vendor certifications:
- Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer (NGFE)
- Sonicwall Network Security Certification (Administrator (SNSA) or Professional (SNSP)
- Cisco Enterprise Certification (CCNA CCNP or CCIE)
Salary Range:$75000.00 - $200000.00(Annually)
Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; annual hours worked; education; relevant prior work experience knowledge skills and competencies; certifications and geographic location.
Benefits Package:
Itezz Inc. believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automaticallycontributes an additional 10% of each employees gross compensationto the company SEP IRA plan with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
- A Choice of CareFirst BlueChoice Medical Plans some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- CareFirst Preferred Dental
- CareFirst BlueVision
Itezz Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Itezz Inc. is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Itezz Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to all candidates.
Required Experience:
IC
