cFocus Software seeks a Network Engineer to join our program supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position is fully remote. This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Qualifications:-
Public Trust Clearance
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B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
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5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
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Experience supporting Federal Government or large enterprise environments.
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Experience administering enterprise routing and switching platforms.
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Experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls.
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Experience supporting IDS/IPS technologies.
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Experience supporting secure cloud networking.
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Experience implementing network security controls aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST SP 800-53.
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Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
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Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and secure network protocols.
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Preferred certifications include: Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Cisco CCNP Security, Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Cisco CCIE Security
Duties:-
Design, implement, configure, operate, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting NIH/OD systems.
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Engineer highly available network architectures supporting mission-critical cybersecurity operations.
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Design secure routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and remote access solutions.
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Implement secure network segmentation to reduce attack surfaces and improve network resilience.
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Engineer resilient network connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
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Install, configure, administer, and optimize enterprise-class Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
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Configure and maintain Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
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Support Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and secure application delivery.
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Integrate network security technologies with SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, and threat intelligence platforms.
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Maintain network access control (NAC) technologies.
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Configure secure VPN technologies supporting remote workforce requirements.
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Support the design, implementation, and maturation of NIH Zero Trust Architecture initiatives.
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Implement network micro-segmentation and least privilege network access controls.
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Assist with evaluation and deployment of emerging security technologies.
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Provide engineering recommendations to improve enterprise security architecture.
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Participate in technology refreshes and infrastructure modernization efforts.
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