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**Description** **Senior Network Security Engineer** SAIC currently has an opening for an 802.1x/Forescout/Comply to Connect (C2C) Engineer to support the US Army Corps of Engineers. **_This is a remote position._** **JOB DESCRIPTION:** The 802.1x/Forescout/Comply to Connect Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust network access control (NAC) solutions utilizing 802.1x, Forescout, and Comply to Connect technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining NAC systems in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Assess system compliance against NIST and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) + Lead the design and implementation of 802.1x, Forescout, and Comply to Connect solutions to ensure secure and compliant network access control. + Configuration and Management: Configure, manage, and maintain NAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and security of the network infrastructure. + Policy Development: Develop and enforce NAC policies and procedures in accordance with DoD standards and best practices. + Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for NAC-related issues, working closely with network and security teams to resolve incidents. + Design and deploy the 802.1x and comply to connect network architecture in accordance with industry best practices, Army and USACE policies. + Conduct thorough analysis of current network infrastructure and recommend enhancements. + Implement security controls and policies to regulate access to sensitive data and systems, ensuring least-privilege access is maintained. + Serve as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices, emerging threats, and strategic security developments. + Work collaboratively with IT, network, and security teams to create a seamless and secure user experience across all company platforms. + Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and best practices, and integrate this knowledge into the organization's security strategy. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree. **Required Skills:** + Strong experience in creating, performing, and documenting technology evaluations. + Experience with integrating industry best practices for security into the engineering of complex systems. + Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and third-party vendors. + Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. + Proven expertise in Forescout platform configuration, management, and integration. **Required Clearance:** + Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to employment; must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance to maintain employment. **Required Certification:** + IAT III certification in cybersecurity (CASP+ CE or CISSP). **Desired Skills:** + Extensive experience with 802.1x authentication protocols and deployment. + In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards relevant to the Army and the Department of Defense (DoD). + Strong oral and written communication skills with experience with formal writing and preparing and presenting briefs. + Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and quick turnaround deliverables. + Experience with the following technologies: Check Point, F5 SSLO, Gigamon, Cisco VPN, Trellix/FireEye (network appliances), DNS, NAT/PAT, Corelight, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Networks. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2507492 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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