Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• OT Network Enumeration & Protection including passive network discovery, asset inventory management, threat detection & monitoring, and vulnerability management
• Third-Party tool management to include vendor coordination, tool integration, and acceptance testing
• Shipboard Installation & Testing which includes installation planning, site surveys & commissioning, and operational validation
• Metrics, Reporting & Stakeholder Communication requiring weekly & monthly metrics, data-driven recommendations, cross-team collaboration and documentation
• Produce clear written reports and brief technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in network engineering, or an Associate’s degree with 14+ years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma with 16 years of experience
• An active and current DoD IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, packet capture and analysis (Wireshark/Zeek), SIEM platforms, firewall and segmentation design, and common vulnerability assessment workflows

Qualifications

• Master's and 10+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience highly desired
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Additional value for GICSP, GRID, CISSP, or equivalent OT/ICS-focused credentials
• Hands-on work with industrial control systems, SCADA, or shipboard control systems; familiarity with OT protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, or Ethernet/IP
• Experience with passive OT monitoring platforms (e.g., Claroty, Dragos, Nozomi Networks, or equivalent) and integration with enterprise SIEMs
• Experience supporting Navy shipboard, afloat, or deployed environments, including availabilities, sea trials, or underway testing
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, RMF (NIST SP 800-37), and DoD cybersecurity policy
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for data processing, metrics generation, and light tool development

Benefits

• Must have a current and active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.