Senior Network Security/Firewall Detection Engineer
Team: Engineering and Science
Location: Indian Head, MD
Commitment: Full Time
Workplace Type: onsite
ERG is seeking a Senior Network Security / Firewall Detection Engineer to provide advanced network defense, threat detection, and boundary protection capabilities across Navy network environments. This role is responsible for configuring and securing network security appliances, analyzing traffic and alerts, and supporting continuous monitoring activities to ensure mission systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.
Job Description:
- Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS platforms, and other network security appliances to ensure effective boundary protection
- Analyze network traffic, logs, and security alerts to identify anomalies, potential intrusions, and malicious activity
- Respond to security incidents, conducting investigation, containment, and documentation in coordination with cybersecurity teams
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and contribute to continuous monitoring by maintaining security controls and documentation
- Optimize firewall rulesets, detection signatures, and system configurations to enhance network defense capabilities
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and system engineering teams to maintain a strong security posture across Navy environments
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, including configurations, diagrams, and security response procedures
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in network security engineering, firewall administration, or threat detection
- DoD Security+ certification required (IAT Level II)
- Strong background in configuring firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other network security technologies
- Experience analyzing network traffic, monitoring alerts, and investigating security events
- Knowledge of RMF security controls and continuous monitoring processes
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Experience managing NIPR/SIPR boundary protection, including Cross Domain Solutions, with familiarity with the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) preferred
- Must currently hold or maintain a Department of Defense T5 investigation/privileged access eligibility (T5 (SSBI) clearance)
- Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy or DoD enterprise networks
- Familiarity with tools such as ACAS, Splunk, Snort/Suricata, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, or Palo Alto platforms
- Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, network hardening techniques, and advanced threat detection methods
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