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Senior Boundary Engineer

KIHOMAC, Inc.

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Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)

Description

Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network devices Configure and troubleshoot network routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) Plan, configure, and maintain firewall infrastructure Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement at the network edge Troubleshoot network issues and provide timely resolution related to perimeter devices Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures Manage and maintain PKI infrastructure Ensure network compliance with industry standards and regulations Collaborate with other IT teams to support business applications and services Document network configurations and procedures Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:
    • Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
    • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, etc.) required
    • CISSP certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification preferred


Experience:
  • 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
  • 5+ years of direct experience as a Boundary Engineer
  • Direct experience with the F5 load balancer
  • Direct experience with the Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
  • Direct experience operating Web Proxys
  • Experience with and an understanding of the OSI model and IP protocol stack
  • Experience working with network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) as they pertain to Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower


Preferred Experience:
  • Experience assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cyber security compliance
  • Experience working within the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM)
  • Familiarity with Isolated Network security best practices
  • Proficiency in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
  • Experience working in a Zero Trust Environment


Security:
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance


Physical Requirements:
  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time


Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources


Salary: $130,000 - 140,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
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KIHOMAC, Inc. is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company, providing unsurpassed system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies. We specialize in turning concepts into fielded capabilities through full lifecycle acquisition support, including requirements analysis, acquisition planning, program management, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics and sustainment.