Subject Matter Expert, Network Security Engineer
NOVA Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Provide senior-level engineering and architecture support for secure network environments within enterprise and hybrid infrastructures.
- Develop, enhance, and validate secure network architecture designs aligned with federal security standards and program requirements.
- Recommend and implement network security controls, including boundary protection, segmentation, monitoring, and cybersecurity hardening techniques.
- Participate in technical design reviews, engineering working groups, and security architecture discussions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design artifacts, diagrams, standards, and integration plans.
- Assist stakeholders in planning and executing secure integration of new technologies or capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between network architecture and overall cybersecurity strategies.
- Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for security improvement across network environments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Public Trust (MBI) clearance.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking, Information Technology, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience in network engineering, network architecture, or network security.
- Active CISSP certification.
- Extensive experience with enterprise network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, secure routing/switching, and cloud-based network security solutions.
- Strong understanding of network security best practices, federal cybersecurity standards, and secure system design principles.
- Preferred: Experience supporting Treasury or IRS programs.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation strategies.
- Experience in hybrid (on-prem/cloud) environments such as AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
network engineeringnetwork architecturenetwork securityfirewallsIDS/IPSVPNssecure routingsecure switchingcloud-based network securityZero Trust Architecture
Soft Skills
collaborationstakeholder engagementtechnical documentationrisk identificationvulnerability assessmentsecurity improvement
Certifications
CISSPPublic Trust (MBI) clearance