Network and Security Engineer

Job Title: Network and Security Engineer

Job Location: Woodbridge Virginia 22192

Onsite Requirements:

• Network Administration
• Cybersecurity
• Microsoft

Job Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Technology, the Network and Security Engineer is well versed in network administration and able to effectively handle and mitigate against information security and network security challenges, including a variety of cyber security threats and other online risks to IGF’s business.

Responsibilities:

• Manages network administration for a multi-location business.
• Reduces the risk of accidental and malicious data loss, or theft, by identifying exposure risks and closing information-system gaps.
• Trains IGF employees on data security best practice.
• In the event of a breach or attack, leads the response to safeguard data and improve future data-protection practices.
• Plans and schedules network maintenance activities to maintain consistent uptime in facility networks.
• Identify possible network failure modes and implement solutions to prevent downtime.
• Standardizes network and security equipment to provide templates for new facilities.
• Contributes to the team by performing other work as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of IT security experience.
• Demonstrated ability to install, administer, and troubleshoot network topology, or the physical or logical arrangement of devices (nodes) and connections (links).
• Proficiency in cybersecurity practices, including risk assessment, threat mitigation, and incident response.
• Ability to install, administer, and troubleshoot security solutions.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in the IT security industry.
• Ability to assist in reviewing and updating security policies.
• Strong communications skills for apprehending, responding to, and/or documenting security breaches.
• Applicable and current information technology certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CISA).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint or other training/presentation software.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information technology management.

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**