Network Security Engineer

Who We Are

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

Responsibilities

- Perform technical planning and systems engineering activities - Support system integration, verification, and validation efforts - Manage, monitor, and optimize network traffic visibility for NDR platforms across enterprise environments - Support network architecture reviews, packet analysis, and traffic flow troubleshooting to improve threat detection capabilities - Collaborate with network engineering teams on switch, router, firewall, and IDS/IPS integrations supporting NDR operations - Analyze network telemetry, packet captures (PCAPs), NetFlow, and other network data sources to identify security threats and performance issues - Conduct cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses - Analyze systems across all lifecycle phases, including: - Concept development - Design and fabrication - Testing and installation - Operations and maintenance - System disposal and transition - Translate customer and product requirements into total system solutions - Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and program leadership - Support troubleshooting, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives - Ensure technical solutions align with mission and program objectives

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or a related technical discipline: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Telecommunications, Related scientific or technical field - Candidates must possess one or more of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNA Security, CISSP (or Associate of CISSP), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP - 5+ Years of hands-on experience with systems engineering lifecycle - 3+ years of experience with Network Detection & Response (NDR) tools - Active Secret clearance (or higher) is required - Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust (HRPT) clearance.

Qualifications

- Strong systems engineering and analytical capabilities - Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments - Knowledge of systems lifecycle management - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment - Strong problem-solving and organizational skills