Network Engineer - CMMC with Security Clearance
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your cybersecurity and network engineering expertise while directly contributing to critical defense initiatives, with the potential for significant career growth within a reputable organization. If you're a mid-senior professional with a knack for secure network architecture and CMMC compliance, and you hold or can obtain a Secret Clearance, you'll thrive in this position. Apply today to secure your place on a team dedicated to safeguarding vital information!
Quick Overview
Job Description
Network Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer Support and secure our enterprise infrastructure. Ensuring that IT systems meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements mandated under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, particularly for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Enterprise network engineering and DoD-aligned cybersecurity practices. US Citizenship required. Must be eligible for Secret Clearance.
Key Responsibilities: Network Engineering Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures to support internal operations and DoD contracts. Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and VLANs. Ensure high availability and resilience of networks through load balancing, redundancy, and proactive monitoring. Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, and change control logs in accordance with DoD IT policies.
Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance Implement, monitor, and continuously improve technical controls aligned with CMMC Level 2+ and NIST SP 800-171. Assist in the development and enforcement of system security plans (SSPs), incident response plans, and configuration management plans. Deploy and manage security tools such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions. Support continuous monitoring, logging, and audit readiness efforts to ensure compliance with DoD cyber hygiene requirements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external assessors during cybersecurity audits and CMMC assessments.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field – or equivalent military or commercial experience. Minimum 3–5 years of combined experience in network and cybersecurity roles.
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