DEVSECOPS NETWORK ENGINEER SME - 1133902401998

Responsibilities

• Secure Network Architecture Design
• Architect and deploy secure networks for advanced air platform systems, ensuring high availability, resilience, and scalability.
• Implement zero-trust architectures, network segmentation, and high-performance solutions tailored to air platform dataflows.
• DevSecOps Integration
• Integrate secure networking solutions into DevSecOps pipelines supporting air platform development, test, and deployment environments.
• Automate network provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Cloud and Hybrid Environment Networking
• Design and maintain secure cloud and hybrid network environments that support advanced air platform systems.
• Configure Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and enable secure communication for distributed systems.
• Cybersecurity Implementation
• Apply security controls (e.g., encryption, firewall management, secure protocols) across the network infrastructure consistent with NIST cybersecurity frameworks and RMF guidelines.
• Monitor network performance, detect vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents using security tools such as Splunk, Elastic Stack, and AWS Security Hub.
• Collaboration Across Teams
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity engineers, and operations teams to ensure the network infrastructure supports the program's mission requirements.
• Educate team members on secure networking within DevSecOps principles, fostering a culture of security and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or related technical field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in network engineering, DevSecOps practices, and enterprise-level security.
• Extensive experience with secure network designs supporting defense, aerospace, or classified systems environments.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, RMF, Zero Trust) and compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Master's degree
• 12+ years of experience in network engineering, DevSecOps practices, and enterprise-level security.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Familiarity with NIST
• Experience supporting advanced air platforms or similar complex military systems.
• Familiarity with avionics networking protocols, mission planning systems, or flight-critical communications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity and security issues under tight timelines.
• Confidence in presenting technical solutions to senior stakeholders and government clients.