Boundary Protection Engineer - Ops Tech Alliance

Boundary Protection Engineer

Security Clearance Required 

OTA is seeking a Boundary Protection Engineer/Enterprise Architect to be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring network security measures and boundary protection systems to safeguard organizational assets from cyber threats. This role involves a deep understanding of network security protocols, firewall configurations, and technical security controls. The ideal candidate will have experience in a highly secure environment.  Similar roles include Cyber Defense Infrastructure 
Support Specialist, Cyber Defense Analyst, Network Operations Specialist, and Enterprise Architect.  

This position is contingent upon contract award. 

Responsibilities 

• Apply professional-level knowledge of firewall, boundary protection, and network security concepts 
• Design, configure, install, maintain, and monitor boundary systems, including but not limited to:
  Firewalls, Gateways, Proxy Servers, Switches and Routers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Configure, install, and maintain technical security controls and measures, including:
  STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), Security Patches, Technical Management
• Perform technical management tasks such as: Business and Mission Analysis, System Requirements Definition, System Design/Architecture, Defense in Depth, Zero Trust Model,
  Domain Separation, Disaster Recovery Planning
• Design, configure, install, troubleshoot, and maintain switches and switching technologies, including: Access Ports, Trunk Ports, VLAN, Native VLAN, Private VLAN Multicast, STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), MAC (Media Access Control), CAM (Content Addressable Memory), and CEF (Cisco Express Forwarding)
• Configure and maintain routers and routing technologies, including: Static and Dynamic Routing Multicast, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, and BGP
• Design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and monitor firewalls, managing aspects like:
  Rule configurations, access control lists (ACLs), Security zones, policies, and Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Ensure all systems are logging events accurately
• Design, configure, install, and maintain Security Incident and Event Monitor (SIEM) systems
• Perform real-time monitoring of events and alerts using a SIEM system
• Conduct system audits, vulnerability scans, incident handling, and threat assessments, including: System Analysis/Forensics and Anomaly Detection, Incident Response and Cyber Investigations
• Perform incident response activities, investigate security breaches, identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate damage
• Provide intelligence, reports, and conduct malware reverse engineering as necessary
• Investigate computer-based crimes, establishing digital evidence for cyber intrusion incidents
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, exploits, vulnerabilities, and hacker techniques
• Provide briefings and reports to leadership on relevant security trends and risks
• Train staff on information security standards, policies, and best practices
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to security protocols across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility 
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, SANS Intrusion Detection, Cisco Certified Network Professional, or CISSP
• Bachelors Degree or approved equivalent experience 
• Minimum of 4 years of cyber and/or information technology duties and experience

Company Overview 

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success.  We are a certified SBA 8(a) Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).  

Team Member Benefits 

Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security.  We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team. 
 

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.