Job Information
TekSynap Network Security Engineer IV in Norfolk, Virginia
Responsibilities & Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, implement, configure, and enforce network security controls across routers, switches, firewalls, and endpoint devices.
Manage enterprise-level Active Directory (AD) deployments and security configurations.
Perform vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool and implement mitigation strategies.
Configure and secure Cisco networking devices, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Utilize tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump for in-depth network traffic analysis and packet inspection.
Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues and provide solutions to support mission-critical operations.
Deploy, configure, and manage firewall and IDS/IPS solutions for proactive threat detection and prevention.
Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, including RMF processes and NIST guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of full-time professional experience across all of the following areas:
Network security design, implementation, configuration, and control enforcement.
Applying and validating STIGs across network and system components.
Managing large-scale Active Directory environments.
Conducting vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
Configuring Cisco network infrastructure.
Analyzing traffic with Wireshark and tcpdump.
Troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues.
Implementing and managing firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
Certifications:
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (One of the Following):
CASP+ CE
CCNP Security
CISA
CISSP (Associate)
GCED
GCIH
CCSP
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
Clearance:
Must possess a Secret clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position)
Overview
We are seeking a Network Security Engineer IV to join our team supporting Department of Navy.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Medium
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Secret clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position)
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
Job Locations US-VA-Norfolk | US-VA-Norfolk | US-VA-Virginia Beach
ID 2025-7772
Category Information Technology
Type Regular Full-Time