Inferno Systems
Network Security Engineer-TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Chantilly, VA, United States
No sponsorshipDetected 1001 days ago
TypeScriptPythonBashLinuxCybersecurityPenetration TestingNetwork SecuritySIEMIncident ResponseProcurementFirewallCiscoWiresharkNetwork EngineeringResearchProblem SolvingTime ManagementNmapCISSP
About the role
- We are looking for Network Security Engineers to work on covert and secure networks.
- This is a great position to transition from more traditional network engineering and network defense into the penetration testing field.
- This position will allow you to expand both your offensive and defensive networks security skills by using tools like Shodan, Maltego and various tools in the Kali Linux environment.
Requirements
- Clearance Status: Must be Current
- If you are looking for a position that is different from your normal network / cyber security position, please keep reading.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, System Engineer or in the Cyber Security field as a hands-on penetration tester.
- Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on technical skill level.
- Experience monitoring network activity, to include performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.).
- Experience in a cyber-security role such as network defense, penetration testing and network forensics.
- Experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources, to include individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs and IPS logs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of information security discipline via industry certification such as: OSCP, CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, GIAC (Security Track).
- Experience conducting incident response to include: research and identification of attack vector, malware mitigation and removal and documentation of event.
Nice to have
- Prior penetration testing experience is not required but is a plus.
Skills
- Proficiency working in a Linux environment (CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Solaris, Kali).
- Experience configuring small business or home network (SOHO) devices (e.g., wifi routers, switches, etc.).
- Comfortable working in a command-line environment (SSH, bash, telnet, etc.)
- Understanding of information security practices.
- Experience using virtual infrastructure (e.g., vSphere).
- Scripting including Python, Bash and Perl and frameworks like Ansible.
- Understanding of Linux network security tools (e.g., Metasploit, Netcat, Nmap, iptables, BurpSuite, IDS, SELinux, etc.).
- Experience monitoring threats via a SIEM console such as Solarwinds, Cisco Network Analysis Module (LogRhythm/Splunk preferred).
- Well-versed in leveraging and securing cloud platforms.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Company info
- Founded in 2002 as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Inferno Systems was formed by two former government employees who wanted to apply their professional experience to a broader community within the public and private sectors.
- Since then, the company has supported clients in multiple federal agencies, as well as in the private sector, to meet their organizations' increasing information security and cybersecurity challenges.
- Expert Level
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
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