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Network Security Engineer III

The Bison Group

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Requirements

Colorado Springs, CO
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$160,000 - $195,000

Job Description

Description

Bison Group - Mission First. People Always.

At Bison Group, we're more than a defense contractor - we're a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action.

When you join Bison Group, you're not just filling a role - you're stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports our federal partners, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose.

  • Responsible for the deployment, configuration, and operational support of enterprise firewall infrastructure
  • Execute enterprise networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, and end-to-end traffic flow
  • Demonstrate LAN and WAN troubleshooting experience
  • Hands on experience with eBGP, VLANs, and Palo Alto APP-ID
  • Design, implement, and maintain NGFW security policies, including both physical and virtual firewalls
  • Perform IDS/IPS configuration, tuning, and alert triage
  • Read, produce, and maintain accurate network diagrams (Visio or equivalent)
  • Conduct network security monitoring including traffic analysis and anomaly detection
  • Troubleshoot routing, VLAN, and policy related issues impacting data flow across the enterprise
  • Perform packet captures and traffic analysis to isolate and resolve complex connectivity issues
  • Monitor and refine Splunk dashboards and alerts in support of firewall operations and incident investigation desired
  • Collaborate with the network, SOC, and engineering teams during incidents and routine operations
  • Document configurations, runbooks, and post incident findings


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
  • Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired
  • Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph


Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Bison Group that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At Bison Group, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support and time off benefits. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position: The proposed salary range for this position is: $160,000 - $195,000

Bison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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