Network Security Engineer

ASRC Federal Advanced Research supports the FAA NAS SLES (Second Level Engineering Services) contract. Join our growing team as a Network/Security Engineer in support of the FAA's SWIM Terminal Data Distribution System (STDDS).

Responsibilities:

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures to protect an organization's systems, data, and communications from cyber threatsDesign and implement secure network architectures (LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN)Configure and install routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devicesConduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing remediationPerform network maintenance and system upgrades (patches, firmware updates)Maintain documentation of network configurations and processesResearch and design hardware and software systems or enhancements to existing systems or networks.Provide technical guidance in the procurement of new equipment and services.Develop and maintain technical documentation. This documentation shall describe software functions, maintenance requirements, and maintenance techniques.Provide support for hardware, firmware, and software acquisition, development, distribution, and installation.Perform analysis, design, programming, and testing in support of proposed acquisitions of operational and support software. The integrity of the original design implementation, program function, and maintainability shall be protected.Ensure that hardware and software changes are performed in a thorough and complete manner to enhance future maintainability.Develop and execute detailed plans, schedules, and related activities to test, debug, and validate subroutine, module, and software systems.

Provide engineering support to operational field sites for implementation and issue resolution.

Requirements:

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. All applicants must have resided in the United States for the past 3 years.

On-site presence will be as required by the FAA.

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline; will give consideration to other technical degrees such as computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace or chemistry but requires accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Network experience is desiredLinux experience at the user level is desired

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a focus on customer responsivenessAbility to pass an FAA background investigation

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Science from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program in an Engineering discipline; consideration given to other technical degrees such as computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace or chemistry.Proficiency with computer operating systems, software and hardware with proven ability to debug complex systems and to conduct reviews, audits, and testing.Preferred Linux experienceWorking knowledge of UNIX-like Operating Systems (i.e., Linux, Solaris, IRIX) and operating system administration (i.e., Red Hat Enterprise / CentOS Linux)