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Sev1Tech LLC · 1 week ago

TIC Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sev1Tech LLC is an IT and engineering solutions provider focused on delivering support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. They are seeking an experienced TIC Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network perimeter defenses, ensuring protection against unauthorized access and external threats through effective management of security systems and protocols.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage boundary protection solutions including firewalls, web proxies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), network access control (NAC), and VPN gateways

Support the implementation and enforcement of Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 security capabilities

Design, deploy, and manage Cloudflare services, including Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS Protection, CDN, and DNS

Design, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and configure and optimize Panorama for centralized firewall management and policy deployment

Ensure secure connectivity and segmentation between internal networks, external partners, and cloud environments

Maintain boundary protection documentation including diagrams and system configurations

Ensure secure and efficient operation of systems that support boundary protection, threat detection, and telemetry collection

Ensure the smooth operation of F5 load balancing solutions to support the enterprise network, multi-cloud, and mobility solutions

Configure, and manage F5 load balancing solutions, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM), to support enterprise network, multi-cloud, and mobility solutions

Develop load balancing policies, monitor traffic flows, and fine-tune load balancing algorithms to improve application performance and availability

Migrate existing stakeholder connections to new TIC 3.0 compliant environments

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to load balancing, including analyzing traffic patterns, identifying bottlenecks, and working with vendors to resolve complex issues

Work with IT and business stakeholders to understand application requirements and develop load balancing solutions that meet those requirements

Develop and implement balancing security policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access to the network and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Design, plan, and establish cloud networks using various cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Design network architectures considering high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability

Configure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, transit gateways, VPN connections, and other cloud network components

Analyze cloud network traffic patterns and optimize for performance

Collaborate with other teams to ensure applications are using network resources efficiently

Implement Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), load balancers, and other strategies to optimize user access

Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications and troubleshoots the most complex network issues

Conduct various researches and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc

Lead the network architecture design and optimization. Must have extensive knowledge of Internet, computer, routers, switches, firewall, etc

Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge

May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization

Qualification

TIC 3.0Zero Trust ArchitectureF5 load balancingCloud networkingPalo Alto firewallsAWSAzureGoogle CloudAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing F5 load balancing solutions in a large-scale IT environment

Direct experience implementing and supporting Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 and Zero Trust Architecture

Technical expertise in F5 load balancing technologies, including LTM, GTM, and BIG-IQ

Knowledge of F5 security technologies, including Advanced Web Application Firewall (ASM) and Access Policy Manager (APM)

Proficient in network technologies, including routing protocols, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies

Experience in designing and implementing load balancing solutions for multi-cloud and mobile environments

Good understanding of major cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and proactive

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Must be clearable for a US Government Clearance

Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation)

Preferred

DHS EOD - 1st priority

Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice

DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to obtain EOD clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)