Cybersecurity/Network Engineer

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.This position is available immediately .Job Overview:The Customer requires technical support and guidance for online operations infrastructure. This includes developing guidance for safely operating online, and understanding how to apply the correct technology for accomplishing operational objectives. This also includes supporting new technical solutions for supporting online operations.The Contractor team shall deliver tradecraft guidance and technical and network solutions to meet the Customer’s online operational objectives.This position will:Be capable of configuring, and maintaining Customer infrastructure.Possess a solid understanding of the tradecraft necessary for operating securely online.Keep current with internet technologies and services and understand their applicability and security implications for the Customer’s operations.Research, develop, maintain, and document tradecraft and tools associated with the Customer’s online operations.Conduct and provide quick-turn security and product assessments for new technologies utilized on the Customer’s network.Be required to communicate and collaborate across organizational boundaries.Fully describe and document mission solution architecture and interfaces.Comply with the Customer’s Risk Management (i.e., cyber security) Framework to ensure that the program addresses and mitigates vulnerabilities and risks identified throughout the lifecycle of the project.Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions and operational planning.Track work requirements and action items to meet program deadlines.Use a Customer-approved tracking system for issues and problems.Implement changes to current technical and networking solutions based on changing partner requirements, legislation, and policy.Conduct functionality testing for existing operational systems and applications.Contractor shall have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience:Demonstrated experience with networks, to include ability to understand network architecture diagrams, and related information.Demonstrated experience with configuring and using Virtual Private Servers, Virtual Private Networks, and Virtual Private Clouds.Demonstrated experience with virtual environments and emulated mobile devices.Demonstrated experience with Android O/S to include an understanding of how the operating system works and its security settings.Demonstrated experience with domestic and foreign social media and security implications associated with utilizing social media sites.Demonstrated experience with commercial messaging applications and their security configurations.Demonstrated experience performing technical analysis on networks and applications to evaluate security and applicability to online operations.Demonstrated experience with browser security settings and add-ins.Demonstrated experience with technical troubleshooting related to networks, hardware, internet services, and mobile applications.Demonstrated experience defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements.Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience:Demonstrated experience consulting with customers to determine present and future user requirements.Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.Demonstrated experience with working within commercial cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar).Demonstrated experience utilizing network monitoring tools.Demonstrated experience with understanding of network fundamentals, TCP/IP routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs, Ethernet, DS1, T1, routing concepts and routing protocols, HSRP, VRRP, DHCP, switching, 802.1Q, STP, VLANs, EtherChannel, IP Addressing, Subnetting and VPN.Demonstrated experience with cloud networking concepts.Demonstrated experience utilizing Tor as a means of obfuscating online activities.Demonstrated experience with internet encryption protocols.Degree or educational background in computer science, information science, systems engineering, or a related discipline.US Citizenship:This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.Security Clearance:The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.Clearance Verification:

This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.Travel:This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.TDY travel is anticipated outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).J5 Consulting offers excellent benefits and compensation packages . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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