Certified Network Defense Architect

SIXGEN is a mission-focused company. Our success is predicated on our experienced cadre of technical Subject Matter Experts who provide solutions to the Nation's toughest challenges in cyberspace. We conduct intelligence operations, mitigate threats to critical infrastructure and key resources, and develop the capabilities necessary for providing enhanced situational awareness to warfighters and decision makers through rapid data solutions backed by security best practice. Currently, both commercial and government organizations are facing obstacles in today's rapidly changing net-centric landscape, making cybersecurity a chief necessity.

SIXGEN would like to add an ambitious, dedicated, and self-motivated Certified Network Defense Architect to our team.

Job Location: Hanover, Maryland

Responsibilities:

Reviews current systems security measures, recommends and implements enhancements.

Designs, builds and tests security systems within a network.

Responds to cyber events when they occur and is able to defend against potential attacks.

Uses cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis of network activity.

Identifiies and analyzes anomalies in network traffic to detect potential threats.

Requirements

Ability to identify areas of weakness within a secured network.

Experienced as a Network or System administrator.

Experienced in intrusion detection systems and firewalls.

Experienced in all data transport; wired and wireless networks, hardware and software.

Associates degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security. Military training in networking and cyber related topics may be equivalent.

Military training such as Cyber Defense Operations, Joint Cyber Analysis Course and/or Network Warfare Bridge Course is accepted.

Certifications Needed: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).

Clearance Required:

Active TS Clearance with CI Poly

Benefits

• SIXGEN pays 100% of health benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401K with 3.5% matching offered
• Some training and education may be covered by SixGen
• Relocation offered if necessary
• The salary range is dependent on skills, experience and is negotiable (SIXGEN typically pays above average)

SixGen, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled Employer