Network Security Engineer

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes.

True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers.

In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a Best Places to Work in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM $50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid-Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc.

Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

The Network Security Engineer must possess solid industry experience and certifications, and have proven experience designing, configuring, deploying, operationalizing, administering, and optimizing network security solutions in a distributed and complex enterprise.

Experience is required in one or more of the following technical domains : Network Security, Network Support, Troubleshooting, Incident Response, Systems Management, Utility Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, VBScript, Python).

Ability to solve complex technical issues independently or within a team environment. Qualified candidates will provide services for various customers in public and private spaces, performing architect, administration, and engineering engagements on the endpoint solution platforms.

As a network security engineer you will also be involved in customer advisement regarding best practices and identifying areas to add value out of their endpoint solution deployments.

Qualification Requirements

• Perform in a SME network security engineering (NSE) role responsible for the design, deployment, integration, and connectivity of IT systems, network, and threat management systems to ensure stable, scalable, redundant, and secure 24x7 security operations.
• Apply knowledge of best practices and latest trends in the network security engineering industry to support the deployment and operation of IT services and solutions.
• Understand, promote, and apply network standards, reference architectures, and frameworks in the design, test, and implementation of IT systems and services.
• Work with Solution Architects to conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs), and assist in production implementations.
• Work with members of the infrastructure and applications teams to design, implement, operate, and troubleshoot client security infrastructure systems.
• Provide daily support and perform maintenance tasks (as required) for security infrastructure components, including (but not limited to) Web Security Gateways, Network Access Control systems (ISE), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS / IPS), Firewall policy and rules implementation, etc.
• Triage, analyze, and perform root cause analysis for security and network-related issues.
• Provide input to programs throughout the lifecycle to ensure systems meet Risk Management Framework standards.
• Participate in special projects as required to include technology evaluations and produce Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and provide Network Security SME recommendations.

Position Requirements

• BA or BS degree, or at least 4 years of experience in related field.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to influence and collaborate with leadership, peers, and team members.
• Approved to work in the United States.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in customizing application delivery with rules, understanding of NAT (Network Address Translation) and SNAT (Source Network Address Translation), managing application health and server status, SSL Offloading, TLS security and cipher management, and BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) in a federal government environment.
• Awareness of the general cyber security threat landscape, including common vulnerabilities, exploits, social engineering, and malware.
• Experience in end-to-end problem determination and troubleshooting system issues, including root cause analysis.
• Experience with Cloud-based Computer Network Defense (CND).
• Experience with Networking in Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Experience with A&A practices and processes under Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implementing NIST 800-53 security controls for U.

S. Government networks and applications.

• Extensive experience and understanding of security operations, practices, and methodologies.
• Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Active clearance, or ability and willingness to submit for a clearance / BI process.

We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference.

As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy :

• Competitive salary, paid twice per month.
• Best in class medical coverage.
• 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero.
• Company wide new business incentive programs.
• Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.).
• 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually.
• 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%.
• Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs.
• Paternity / Maternity Leave.
• Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills.

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