NIH - Network Engineer

cFocus Software seeks a Network Engineer to join our program supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position is fully remote. This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Qualifications

* Public Trust Clearance * B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field * 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. * Experience supporting Federal Government or large enterprise environments. * Experience administering enterprise routing and switching platforms. * Experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls. * Experience supporting IDS/IPS technologies. * Experience supporting secure cloud networking. * Experience implementing network security controls aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST SP 800-53. * Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and secure network protocols. * Preferred certifications include: Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Cisco CCNP Security, Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Cisco CCIE Security

Duties

* Design, implement, configure, operate, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting NIH/OD systems. * Engineer highly available network architectures supporting mission-critical cybersecurity operations. * Design secure routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and remote access solutions. * Implement secure network segmentation to reduce attack surfaces and improve network resilience. * Engineer resilient network connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. * Install, configure, administer, and optimize enterprise-class Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW). * Configure and maintain Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). * Support Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and secure application delivery. * Integrate network security technologies with SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, and threat intelligence platforms. * Maintain network access control (NAC) technologies. * Configure secure VPN technologies supporting remote workforce requirements. * Support the design, implementation, and maturation of NIH Zero Trust Architecture initiatives. * Implement network micro-segmentation and least privilege network access controls. * Assist with evaluation and deployment of emerging security technologies. * Provide engineering recommendations to improve enterprise security architecture. * Participate in technology refreshes and infrastructure modernization efforts.

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