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TechSur Solutions · 2 months ago

Senior Network Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Reston, VA, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

TechSur Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with specialized expertise in Zero Trust technology. This role will be critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures for federal government initiatives.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust network architectures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and micro-segmentation, ensuring robust security across federal government networks. Responsibility to support network roadmap documentation and gap closure tasks

Architect and manage IAM solutions, including centralized authentication, role-based access controls (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) within government systems

Develop and implement network segmentation strategies to partition networks into secure zones, restricting lateral movement and minimizing attack surfaces while adhering to Zero Trust principles

Manage and configure security infrastructure components such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and secure gateways aligned with Zero Trust architectures

Implement encryption methodologies, data protection measures, and cryptographic protocols to safeguard sensitive data in transit, at rest, and during processing within government networks

Ensure network infrastructure and configurations comply with federal cybersecurity standards, policies, and frameworks like NIST, FISMA, and other relevant mandates

Provide support for incident response efforts, conduct root cause analysis, and troubleshoot network security issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption to government operations

Qualification

Zero Trust technologyNetwork security principlesIdentityAccess managementNetwork segmentationActive DirectoryRole-based access controlsMulti-factor authenticationSDN principlesNIST complianceFirewall configurationsIncident responseTroubleshootingSoft skills

Required

Minimum of 12 years + of hands-on experience as a Senior Network Engineer, specifically within federal government environments, focusing on Zero Trust technology

Deep knowledge and practical experience in network security principles, secure architecture design, access controls, and intrusion detection methodologies within government networks

Proficiency in implementing Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, and secure access controls within complex government environments. Direct experience with microsegmentation and Zero Trust networking strategies

Expertise in implementing centralized authentication mechanisms, such as Active Directory, LDAP, or similar systems, integrated with Zero Trust principles for robust identity management

Profound understanding and practical experience in designing RBAC models aligned with Zero Trust architectures, ensuring access privileges based on roles and responsibilities within government networks

Knowledge of implementing MFA solutions, biometric authentication, smart cards, or token-based authentication methods to strengthen access controls within government systems

Expertise in SDN principles and technologies to enable dynamic network segmentation, policy enforcement, and flexible network provisioning aligned with Zero Trust concepts

Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and other relevant standards applicable to government networks

Proficiency in network protocols, firewall configurations, VPN technologies, encryption standards, and security tools prevalent in federal government settings

Advanced knowledge of VPN technologies, including site-to-site VPNs, remote access VPNs, and secure tunneling protocols, ensuring secure communications within government networks

Hands-on experience in configuring and managing firewalls, ensuring rule-based access control, intrusion prevention, and secure traffic filtering as part of Zero Trust architectures

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline

Employer will accept years of experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Relevant certifications in networking (e.g., CCNP, CCIE), cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+), and Zero Trust technologies are highly desirable

Benefits

Full benefits

Company

TechSur Solutions

TechSur Solutions (SDB, 8(a), EDWOSB, WOSB): a strategic provider of emerging technology and digital transformation services for federal agencies, specializing in comprehensive solutions across application modernization, data services, and artificial intelligence.

Founded in 2016

Herndon, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees