Principal Cisco Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Principal Cisco Engineer Department: Federal Installation and Support
Reports to: Director, Federal Installation and Support Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world's most critical networks. Owl's product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats. Job Summary: The Principal Cisco Engineer will work with Government clients to operate and maintain Owl Cyber Defense's Cross Domain security appliances on-premise. The Principal Cisco Engineer will need to manage and maintain a client lab that can be used for troubleshooting purposes. The role will maintain a professional rapport with customers and endeavor to give the best possible service. This role is based at our client site in Washington, DC. This role is 100% onsite. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts various research and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc.
Assists on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge.
Leads the network architecture design and optimization for Owl Cyber Defense solutions on behalf of the Government.
Support technology implementations including installation, test, deployment, management, update, and maintenance of software and hardware. Provide support for the configuration of Cisco components such as: Cisco ASA or NG firewalls Cisco Catalyst switches Cisco ISR with CUBE CUCM 12.5 or higher Integrate designs with Owl's V2CDS appliance as needed: Management network (KVM). Environmental (racking, cabling) as needed. Assist with implementing and developing test plans respective to the provided solution. Support Security Controls and Hardening of network components. Utilization of security vulnerability tools such as ACAS and SCAP to verify network components' security posture and/or vulnerability rating. Apply Government required DISA STIGS and respective security controls as deemed appropriate and applicable. Write clear documentation, such as Install Guides, Process Documentation & Deployment Diagrams. Maintain a technical lab for pre-production testing.
Provide reporting to the Government client and the Owl assigned Technical Account Manager as required (daily, weekly, and/or monthly) Requirements/Qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field. Experience 10+ years of experience as Systems Deployment Engineer supporting installation and configuration VoIP systems, including configuring and troubleshooting PBX systems. Experience with XMPP chat servers and clients a plus. Required Certifications (one or more of the following): CASP+ CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH CCSP
Desired Certifications CISSP or CISM CCIE Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient in primarily Linux (RHEL/CentOS) Proficient in Cisco products to include switches, routers, and VoIP technologies. Experience implementing systems using NIST 800 series security control requirements VMware (a plus) Python and Bash scripting (a plus) Knowledge of HubSpot CRM (a plus) SCAP tool experience (a plus) ACAS tool experience (a plus) Additional Competencies/Requirements Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively operate in Government Civilian and military environments Ability to travel when required (up to 20%) Working environment is a Government SCIF.
Must have active DoD clearance Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI. Currently held SCI is preferred. About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see . Owl Cyber Defense is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

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