Network Security Engineer
Location: Ft. Gordon, GA (Onsite)
Clearance: Active, in-scope DoD Top Secret (SCI eligible)
Certifications: Security+ CE or CISSP, CCNP (or equivalent), Linux or equivalent
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Kwaan Bear IT Solutions (KBITS) has immediate openings for a Network Security Engineer to join our team at Fort Gordon, GA.
Position Overview
KBITS is seeking a Network Security Engineer with 5–7 years of hands-on experience to support secure infrastructure operations for a classified DoD customer. This role combines core network engineering and cybersecurity responsibilities within a collaborative mission environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto firewalls, routers, and switches across classified environments.
- Install, administer, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring optimized performance and system health.
- Support remote users with secure connectivity and troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 issues.
- Monitor system logs, backups, and ensure timely patching and security updates.
- Manage user accounts and enforce access control policies aligned with cybersecurity standards.
- Support incident response, vulnerability mitigation, and risk identification activities.
- Document network procedures, system configurations, and operational standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendor support, and mission partners to resolve technical challenges.
- Work independently to manage assigned tasks supporting overall network security posture.
- Installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and restoration of cyber defense systems
- Assisting in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources
- Building, installing, configuring, and testing dedicated cyber defense hardware and systems
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (additional years of relevant experience may substitute).
- 5–7 years of experience supporting enterprise networks in DoD, federal, or regulated environments.
- Current CCNA certification (required).
- DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP, or CISM).
- Proficiency in configuring and maintaining Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto networking infrastructure.
- Experience supporting or implementing RMF in DoD environments.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management, patch compliance, and information assurance requirements.
- Experience with Linux/UNIX-based systems.
- Installation and configuration of intrusion detection systems, perimeter defense technologies, or advanced firewall configurations.
- Participation in Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and failover testing.
- Integration of networks with broader enterprise systems.
- AWS/Azure networking experience.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Army and DoD regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
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