Posted 1 day ago
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Peterson AFB, CO (On-Site/Office)
The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.
Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!
This position will be based at Peterson SFB, CO.
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Air Force Information Network (AFIN), a multibillion-dollar global initiative ensuring secure, high-speed communications infrastructure for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The SME will serve as the technical lead for the integration and deployment of Illumio solutions within the Air Force Network (AFNET) to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). This role will focus on micro-segmentation, network mapping, and maintaining a secure environment through the Illumio Policy Compute Engine (PCE) and Virtual Enforcement Node (VEN) on NIPR and SIPR networks. The SME will provide subject matter expertise, assist with installation, provide tiered support, and ensure the system's cybersecurity posture is maintained and updated with the latest patches, upgrades, and security rules.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Install, reinstall, upgrade, or advise on configuring the Illumio Policy Compute Engine (PCE) and Virtual Enforcement Node (VEN) across NIPR and SIPR networks.
• Provide guidance on traffic analysis, micro-segmentation, and write security rules to prevent adversary lateral movement and optimize application/workload security.
• Oversee project management, providing advice to the Air Force management team on best practices for Illumio deployments.
• Build and deploy Open Virtualization Appliances (OVA) and assist in maintaining the ITF (Integration Test Facility) environment to ensure system stability.
• Maintain and sustain the cyber security posture of Illumio deployments.
• Test and validate patches, upgrades, and security controls in lab environments prior to fielding.
• Ensure the Authority to Operate (ATO) is continuously updated in accordance with STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Provide in-person Type 1, over-the-shoulder training and hands-on experience for Air Force personnel using Illumio.
• Offer local Tier 3 and Tier 4 support for ongoing operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, and management of Illumio installations.
• Develop best practice operational procedures and runbooks for ongoing Illumio maintenance, including backup/restore, cold standby PCE, and system rebuilds.
• Work on system integrations, including Syslog/SIEM and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Develop a labeling schema and deployment methodology using Air Force automation frameworks and Illumio best practices.
• Provide Tier 3 support for the Illumio suite, ensuring rapid response and resolution of system issues.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, reports, and metrics.
• Author Illumio policy frameworks for core data center services, administrative access, and traffic management (egress, IP lists, multi-tenant workloads).
• Develop Illumio-specific API scripts to optimize operational services.
• Assist with technical reviews, change preparations, and customer framework integration.
Job Requirements
Desired Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and firewall management
• 4+ years of experience with cloud networking and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware)
• Expert skills to install/reinstall/upgrade or advise on the tasks required to place the Illumio Policy Compute Engine and Virtual Enforcement Nodes
• Subject matter expertise on Illumio micro segmentation to provide consulting to customer throughout integration into its service set.
• Expert skills in required to develop Illumio labeling and policy design
Minimum Certification Requirements:
• Information Assurance (IA) Technician (IAT) Level II (DODM 8140)
Potentially Required Certification(s):
• Illumio Core Expert, Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
Security Clearance:
• Valid DoD Secret clearance is required. Additionally, NATO Secret and/or DoD Top Secret/SSBI clearances, favorably adjudicated for SCI eligibility, are required at certain locations
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.
Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.
Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Peterson AFB, CO 80914 US (Primary)
Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!
This position will be based at Peterson SFB, CO.
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Air Force Information Network (AFIN), a multibillion-dollar global initiative ensuring secure, high-speed communications infrastructure for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The SME will serve as the technical lead for the integration and deployment of Illumio solutions within the Air Force Network (AFNET) to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). This role will focus on micro-segmentation, network mapping, and maintaining a secure environment through the Illumio Policy Compute Engine (PCE) and Virtual Enforcement Node (VEN) on NIPR and SIPR networks. The SME will provide subject matter expertise, assist with installation, provide tiered support, and ensure the system's cybersecurity posture is maintained and updated with the latest patches, upgrades, and security rules.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Install, reinstall, upgrade, or advise on configuring the Illumio Policy Compute Engine (PCE) and Virtual Enforcement Node (VEN) across NIPR and SIPR networks.
• Provide guidance on traffic analysis, micro-segmentation, and write security rules to prevent adversary lateral movement and optimize application/workload security.
• Oversee project management, providing advice to the Air Force management team on best practices for Illumio deployments.
• Build and deploy Open Virtualization Appliances (OVA) and assist in maintaining the ITF (Integration Test Facility) environment to ensure system stability.
• Maintain and sustain the cyber security posture of Illumio deployments.
• Test and validate patches, upgrades, and security controls in lab environments prior to fielding.
• Ensure the Authority to Operate (ATO) is continuously updated in accordance with STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Provide in-person Type 1, over-the-shoulder training and hands-on experience for Air Force personnel using Illumio.
• Offer local Tier 3 and Tier 4 support for ongoing operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, and management of Illumio installations.
• Develop best practice operational procedures and runbooks for ongoing Illumio maintenance, including backup/restore, cold standby PCE, and system rebuilds.
• Work on system integrations, including Syslog/SIEM and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Develop a labeling schema and deployment methodology using Air Force automation frameworks and Illumio best practices.
• Provide Tier 3 support for the Illumio suite, ensuring rapid response and resolution of system issues.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, reports, and metrics.
• Author Illumio policy frameworks for core data center services, administrative access, and traffic management (egress, IP lists, multi-tenant workloads).
• Develop Illumio-specific API scripts to optimize operational services.
• Assist with technical reviews, change preparations, and customer framework integration.
Job Requirements
Desired Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and firewall management
• 4+ years of experience with cloud networking and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware)
• Expert skills to install/reinstall/upgrade or advise on the tasks required to place the Illumio Policy Compute Engine and Virtual Enforcement Nodes
• Subject matter expertise on Illumio micro segmentation to provide consulting to customer throughout integration into its service set.
• Expert skills in required to develop Illumio labeling and policy design
Minimum Certification Requirements:
• Information Assurance (IA) Technician (IAT) Level II (DODM 8140)
Potentially Required Certification(s):
• Illumio Core Expert, Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
Security Clearance:
• Valid DoD Secret clearance is required. Additionally, NATO Secret and/or DoD Top Secret/SSBI clearances, favorably adjudicated for SCI eligibility, are required at certain locations
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.
Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.
Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Peterson AFB, CO 80914 US (Primary)
Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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