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Telos Corporation · 4 hours ago

SME Engineer/Cyber Security Architect/Engineer - C

McConnell Air Force Base, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Telos Corporation is a trusted provider of security solutions for vital IT assets. They are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Air Force Information Network, focusing on secure communications infrastructure and Zero Trust Architecture. The role involves technical leadership in deploying Illumio solutions and maintaining cybersecurity posture.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, reinstall, upgrade, or advise on configuring the Illumio Policy Compute Engine (PCE) and Virtual Enforcement Node (VEN) across NIPR and SIPR networks

Provide guidance on traffic analysis, micro-segmentation, and write security rules to prevent adversary lateral movement and optimize application/workload security

Oversee project management, providing advice to the Air Force management team on best practices for Illumio deployments

Build and deploy Open Virtualization Appliances (OVA) and assist in maintaining the ITF (Integration Test Facility) environment to ensure system stability

Maintain and sustain the cyber security posture of Illumio deployments

Test and validate patches, upgrades, and security controls in lab environments prior to fielding

Ensure the Authority to Operate (ATO) is continuously updated in accordance with STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) requirements and remediate vulnerabilities

Provide in-person Type 1, over-the-shoulder training and hands-on experience for Air Force personnel using Illumio

Offer local Tier 3 and Tier 4 support for ongoing operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, and management of Illumio installations

Develop best practice operational procedures and runbooks for ongoing Illumio maintenance, including backup/restore, cold standby PCE, and system rebuilds

Work on system integrations, including Syslog/SIEM and Single Sign-On (SSO)

Develop a labeling schema and deployment methodology using Air Force automation frameworks and Illumio best practices

Provide Tier 3 support for the Illumio suite, ensuring rapid response and resolution of system issues

Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, reports, and metrics

Author Illumio policy frameworks for core data center services, administrative access, and traffic management (egress, IP lists, multi-tenant workloads)

Develop Illumio-specific API scripts to optimize operational services

Assist with technical reviews, change preparations, and customer framework integration

Qualification

Illumio Policy Compute EngineMicro-segmentationNetwork engineeringCloud networkingFirewall managementVMwareInformation Assurance TechnicianTroubleshootingTrainingAPI scriptingProject managementDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

4+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and firewall management

4+ years of experience with cloud networking and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware)

Expert skills to install/reinstall/upgrade or advise on the tasks required to place the Illumio Policy Compute Engine and Virtual Enforcement Nodes

Subject matter expertise on Illumio micro segmentation to provide consulting to customer throughout integration into its service set

Expert skills in required to develop Illumio labeling and policy design

Information Assurance (IA) Technician (IAT) Level II (DODM 8140)

Valid DoD Secret clearance is required. Additionally, NATO Secret and/or DoD Top Secret/SSBI clearances, favorably adjudicated for SCI eligibility, are required at certain locations

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship