The Building People · 2 months ago
Network Specialist-Department of Defense
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelThe Building People, LLC is seeking a full-time Network Specialist for the Department of Defense. The role involves designing and implementing networks for Industrial Control Systems while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and defends networks supporting facility and operational technology environments for Industrial Control Systems such as UMCS, ESS, FAS, SCADA, and metering
Architecture and segmentation
Routing and switching
Firewall and VPN configuration
Access control and authentication services
Monitoring and incident support
Documentation
Compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements
Collaborates with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and field teams to deliver secure, reliable connectivity
Qualification
Required
Experience designing and operating routed and switched networks for OT/ICS environments, including VLANs/VRFs, inter-VLAN routing, and site-to-site connectivity
Hands-on configuration of firewalls, routers, and Layer 3 switches (ACLs, NAT, VPNs, IPsec/SSL, high availability)
Network access control experience (802.1X/MAB), RADIUS/TACACS+, and certificate/PKI basics
Implementation of monitoring and detection: syslog, NetFlow, SNMP, IDS/IPS, and SIEM integration
Familiarity with ICS protocols and security considerations such as BACnet and Modbus, and PPS allowlisting at boundaries
Experience applying DISA STIGs/SRGs, secure baseline configurations, and maintaining hardened images
Coordination of vulnerability scanning and remediation (e.g., ACAS) and patch management windows appropriate for ICS
Ability to produce network diagrams, IP plans, inventories, and as-built documentation; support CDRLs and turnover packages
Proficiency with troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and vendor diagnostics; basic scripting or automation is a plus
Strong communication skills for coordination with stakeholders and preparation of technical documentation
Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities
Must meet DoDD 8570.01 and DoD 8570-M requirements for IAT Level 1 or 2, or IASAE Level 1 or 2, OR meet requirements for a CND role (CND-A, CND-IS, CND-IR, or CND-AU)
Preferred
Vendor certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, PCNSE, JNCIS/JNCIP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent; experience with Cisco ISE or comparable NAC platforms
GICSP, GRID, or ISA/IEC 62443 credentials
Experience implementing Zero Trust principles for OT networks, DMZ architectures, and jump/bastion solutions
Experience with time synchronization for control systems (NTP/PTP), out-of-band management networks, and industrial Ethernet switches
Prior experience on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or control systems programs
Advanced degree in a related field or additional graduate certificate work in cybersecurity or network engineering
Benefits
Medical & Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance/AD&D
Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Company
The Building People
The Building People is a real estate company specializes in real estate and facilities services.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Melton
CEO & President
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