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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles and compliance with DoD security standards. Proficient in troubleshooting complex network issues and optimizing enterprise-level network operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Network Architecture DesignZero Trust ImplementationNetwork Segmentation SolutionsDoD Security Standards ComplianceMultivendor Network Troubleshooting
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Hard Skills
Network DesignSecurity ArchitectureSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN)Network SegmentationLinux AdministrationWindows AdministrationSystem Security HardeningCloud NetworkingTroubleshooting WorkflowsDocumentation of Network Architectures
Tools & Technologies
Cisco HardwarePalo Alto FirewallsJuniper HardwareDell EquipmentHPE EquipmentVMwareOptical Infrastructure Networking
Certifications & Qualifications
CCNACCNPVMware CertificationJNCIAJNCP Certification
Industry Keywords
Department of DefenseZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Secret ClearanceHybrid EnvironmentsSTIGs
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxUnixVMware
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues
- Analyze current working infrastructures
- Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems
- Guide teams in deploying new capabilities and technologies
- Optimize client operations and modernization using enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations
- Advise clients on mission-critical projects involving software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking
- Support Department of Defense missions and respond to evolving adversaries
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles
- 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and micro segmentation solutions, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms
- 5+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations
- Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments
- Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives
- Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of these environments within a ZTNA model
- Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context
- Secret clearance required
- HS diploma or GED
- Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware
- Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments
- Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening
- Experience administering Windows systems and services
- Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field (nice to have)
- CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification (nice to have)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program