D2 Consulting · 2 months ago
High Speed Guard Engineer
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expD2 Consulting is supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in providing geospatial intelligence to defend national security. They are seeking a High Speed Guard Engineer to implement, configure, and sustain High Speed Guards, ensuring secure data flow across multiple networks and security domains.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partnering with mission stakeholders to collect requirements and translate them into secure, efficient implementation plans
Leading and participating in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to design, whiteboard, and refine technical solutions
Coordinating with technical and project management teams to define and execute implementation timelines
Responding to and resolving system outages, performance issues, and technical queries in a timely, mission-focused manner
Installing and maintaining firmware updates on critical infrastructure hardware (DellEMC, SANs, switches, etc.)
Monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting Everfox/Forcepoint High Speed Guard systems for peak performance
Engineering, designing, and deploying custom rulesets for secure data transfers across classified networks
Qualification
Required
ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Polygraph (post-hire requirement)
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC)
Proven hands-on experience with Everfox (Forcepoint) High Speed Guards (HSGs)—implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Preferred
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and operational support in classified environments
Background in systems engineering and total systems lifecycle development (design through sustainment)
Proficiency with Linux operating systems, general OS security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security fundamentals
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
401(k) match
Accrued PTO
STD/LTD/Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Professional development reimbursement
And more!
Company
D2 Consulting
D2 Consulting is an information technology company that offers cyber security, data analytics, and software development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase