Description:Position: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering (Network Systems Security Engineer)
Location: Plano, TX
Job Summary:
Network Systems Security Engineer designs IT networking systems that meet both Security and Engineering technical requirements, considering hardware, software, networking, power, and security needs.
Major Responsibilities/Activities Statements:
- Requirements definition for complex IT systems
- Design multi-site systems to meet IT network, user, security, and regulatory requirements (JSIG, NIST 800 series, and DOD Manuals volume 1-4, etc
- Develop, track and present technical performance metrics for IT network systems
- Prepare, develop, and implement automation of system activities wherever feasible
- Perform risk assessment analysis on HW components and SW packages to support HW and SW requests.
- Design and analyze appropriate system loading based on requirements
- Perform cost analysis of required equipment
- Perform trade studies on a variety of system issues and components
- Create system backup management, network resiliency, and infrastructure resiliency plans
- Define the system upgrade plans and make ready for future addition with minimal disturbance
- Perform root cause analysis of system failures
- Interface with development teams to determine future growth needs
- Support the maintenance of the IT systems as needed
- Present design reviews to relevant stakeholders
- Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Required Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a related IT engineering field with some architecture experience
- Experience creating and implementing IT networks that meet JSIG standards
- Requirements definition, flow-down and traceability
- Defense industry experience
- Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Other Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Existing DoD clearance with current 5 year update
- Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
Desired:
- Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
- CompTIA Security +
- CISSP
- Experience with encryption communication devices
- Experience with Cloud computing concepts (Kubernetes and Docker)
- DEVOPS experience
- Programming (Python, bash, C++ experience)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)