job summary: We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and lead the development, implementation, and management of the C2BMC Enterprise infrastructure's cyber security posture. Must have an active Security Clearance. location: Colorado Springs, Colorado job type: Contract salary: $80 - 95 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Job Duties - As a key member of our Network and Enterprise Services (NES) team, you'll leverage your expertise to design, develop, and deploy solutions utilizing automation tools, ensuring the highest level of security and compliance. - Collaborate with agile teams, stakeholders, and customers to track cyber compliance, generate reports, and develop plans to enhance the system's cyber posture. - Be responsible for planning, deploying, integrating, and testing cyber security upgrades to the C2BMC network to operational sites. - Be main POC for all external communication relating to the C2BMC infrastructure cyber security, including other Agile teams, Key stakeholders, and the customer. - Advise and help plan security design with department Chief Engineer and Architect. Expected to develop and implement Department level security procedures. - Write, brief, and document POAM/Risk acceptance documents. - Develop and train other engineers. - Collaborate with Cyber department leadership and requirements team to ensure cross department security design compliance. - Review releases for cyber compliance - Create standards for the teams to develop to in order to maintain the highest standard of excellence for cyber security. - Generate KPIs with targets and identify metrics in which to properly measure progress towards these goals. - Automate as much as possible Work to address all CTOs, IAVAs, BODs, or directives issued that apply to the infrastructure. qualifications: - Advanced degree and 7+ years' experience or bachelor's with 9+ years' experience or equivalent. Degrees must be in a relevant field of study. - IAT Level II (8570) Compliant Certification such as Security+CE, CASP+CE, GSEC, SSCP, CND, GICSP, etc. - Able to travel to alternate work locations, such as Schriever Space Force Base, to execute job duties such as deployments. - Understand the networking theory and technologies such as OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, firewalls, etc. - Able to apply industry standard security guidance. (NIST, IEEE, etc.) - Expert knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies. - Expert in application of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts. - Experience with coding languages and automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Java, etc. - Experience with VMware NSX, SDWAN, Juniper JUNOS and software defined networking - Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools. - Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network and system engineers. Must have an active Security Clearance. #LI-KC1 skills: Required Skills - NIST, Cyber Security, Ansible, Python, STIG Must have an active Security Clearance. Desired Skills & Experience - - IAT Level III (8570) Compliant certification i.e. CISSP, CISM, etc. - Developing SPIs and tracking other metrics and creating reports - Experience with containers, binary, & artifact management and RHEL - Experience in a DoD Environment - Prior C2BMC experience Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.