Boundary Engineer *Clearance, PCNSA Required* at TEKsystems

Description:

Our Router, Boundary Protection, and DNS Teams oversee an enterprise DoD environment supporting the USAF that requires a unique and dynamic skill set that is expected to complete associated training programs and/or actively pursue professional development/cross-training opportunities. All team members expected to provide continuity for 24/7/365 operations regardless of their current assigned shift.

o Serve as a Boundary Protection Team Operator for the 26 Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) at Maxwell Air force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama.

o Oversees intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the Air Force Network (AFNet).

o Identifies unknown or unauthorized sources which attempt to access the AFNet and, when such attempts occur, notifies the appropriate AF agencies.

o Monitors, operates, and maintains intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from both internal and external threat.

Skills:

Network engineering, Router, Ccna, cisco routers, cisco switches, security clearance

Top Skills Details:

Network engineering,Router,Ccna

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

o Manage all network security devices across the WAN, to include enterprise-wide functions for firewall, proxies, load balancers, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and malicious code response.

o Assist on-site LAN engineers with troubleshooting support of network equipment and installation of new hardware

o Perform minor and major operating system upgrades on all network security devices.

Enterprise network troubleshooting:

o Must work with all corresponding technical support teams as required to resolve network traffic concerns.

o Utilize monitoring tools and log collectors to provide in-depth analysis on traffic anomalies and issues.

o Work network issues to resolution for customers via trouble tickets, change requests, and phone calls, in direct support with base-level, NOSC-level, and DISA counterparts.

o Receive inbound calls from enterprise customers and work with other external NOCs to troubleshoot and resolve policy configuration issues.

Perform packet capture analysis as required.

Device Management:

o Experience configuring and managing IDS, Firewalls and other network security platforms.

o Familiarity and experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Cisco ASAs is preferred.

Device and traffic monitoring:

o Performs daily health checks to acknowledge system level faults and begin the process of resolution.

o Utilizes monitoring tools and log collectors to begin initial analysis on network traffic, including (but not limited to) Splunk, Schnozz, ELK, InfoVista, and NIKSUN.

Flexible schedule as needed:

o This position requires rotating weekends, 24x7 shift support, and on call duties

o It may be required to come in earlier than normal, stay later than normal, or work off shifts to meet contract requirements or to support network changes during off peak maintenance windows.

Experience and Education:

o Position minimum requirements: 0-3 years (Jr) 3-5 years (Mid)

o A professional level network security OS certification of PCNSA or equivalent and CompTIA Security+ o

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Benefits Information:

o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

 Medical, dental & vision 

 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

 Short and long-term disability 

 Health Spending Account (HSA) 

 Transportation benefits 

 Employee Assistance Program 

 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.