Work individually or in a small integrated team, and potentially lead a task, project, or team to analyze root causes and resolve issues. Assist more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. Provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. Apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including firewalls, Host Based Security Systems, web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Security Incident and Event Management tools, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, anti-virus capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with privileged and elevated access using cybersecurity tools, especially PaloAlto Firewalls

• Experience with Windows and Linux, including installing, configuring, or maintaining servers operating systems and applications

• Experience working with STIGs, SCAP, and cybersecurity best practices

• Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities

• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of hire

Nice to have:

• Trellix Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) (or former McAfee HBSS, ePO, FireEye MVX, NX, HX, PX, IA, AX, IAS PCAP), Splunk/Cribl, or ForeScout experience

• Experience with Gigamon, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare tools

• Experience with Cloud Enterprise, authorizing cloud systems, and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection

• Experience with Zero-Trust Architecture

• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC and CaC, IT Infrastructure Library, and IT Service Management

• Experience scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces or in Python or Perl scripting languages

• Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment

• Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems, and recommend and implement remediations for non-compliant security controls

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentations to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff

• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS

• 3% 401k Contribution from Day 1

• 3 Weeks Base PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance

• Workers’ Compensation

• Relocation Assistance