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Job ID 2507492-2911

Location REMOTE WORK, DC, US

Date Posted 2025-07-17

Category Cyber

Subcategory Cyber Engineer

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work Yes

Description

Senior Network Security Engineer

SAIC currently has an opening for an 802.1x/Forescout/Comply to Connect (C2C) Engineer to support the US Army Corps of Engineers.

This is a remote position.

Job Description

The 802.1x/Forescout/Comply to Connect Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust network access control (NAC) solutions utilizing 802.1x, Forescout, and Comply to Connect technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining NAC systems in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess system compliance against NIST and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Lead the design and implementation of 802.1x, Forescout, and Comply to Connect solutions to ensure secure and compliant network access control.
• Configuration and Management Configure, manage, and maintain NAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and security of the network infrastructure.
• Policy Development Develop and enforce NAC policies and procedures in accordance with DoD standards and best practices.
• Troubleshooting and Support Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for NAC-related issues, working closely with network and security teams to resolve incidents.
• Design and deploy the 802.1x and comply to connect network architecture in accordance with industry best practices, Army and USACE policies.
• Conduct thorough analysis of current network infrastructure and recommend enhancements.
• Implement security controls and policies to regulate access to sensitive data and systems, ensuring least-privilege access is maintained.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices, emerging threats, and strategic security developments.
• Work collaboratively with IT, network, and security teams to create a seamless and secure user experience across all company platforms.
• Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and best practices, and integrate this knowledge into the organization's security strategy.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in creating, performing, and documenting technology evaluations.
• Experience with integrating industry best practices for security into the engineering of complex systems.
• Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and third-party vendors.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven expertise in Forescout platform configuration, management, and integration.

Required Clearance

• Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to employment; must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance to maintain employment.

Required Certification

• IAT III certification in cybersecurity (CASP+ CE or CISSP).

Desired Skills

• Extensive experience with 802.1x authentication protocols and deployment.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards relevant to the Army and the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience with formal writing and preparing and presenting briefs.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and quick turnaround deliverables.
• Experience with the following technologies Check Point, F5 SSLO, Gigamon, Cisco VPN, Trellix/FireEye (network appliances), DNS, NAT/PAT, Corelight, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Networks.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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