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Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.
Job Summary:
The Senior Principal Cisco Engineer will work with Government and Commercial clients to deploy Owl Cyber Defense’s Cross Domain security appliances on-premise. The Senior Principal Cisco Engineer will need to manage and maintain a lab that can be used for troubleshooting purposes.
Installs, maintains, and evaluates network systems and communications. Troubleshoots the most complex network issues. Conducts various research and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc. Leads the network architecture design and optimization. Must have extensive knowledge of computers, routers, switches, firewalls, etc. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, or engineering or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager.
Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. Will provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in specialization.
The role will maintain a professional rapport with customers and endeavor to give the best possible service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements/Qualifications:
About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see http://www.owlcyberdefense.com.
Owl Cyber Defense is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.
Senior Principal Cisco Engineer
Columbia, MD (Hybrid Eligible / Travel) · Information Technology| Job Title: | Senior Principal Cisco Engineer |
| Department: | Professional Services |
| Reports to: | Installation Manager |
Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.
Job Summary:
The Senior Principal Cisco Engineer will work with Government and Commercial clients to deploy Owl Cyber Defense’s Cross Domain security appliances on-premise. The Senior Principal Cisco Engineer will need to manage and maintain a lab that can be used for troubleshooting purposes.
Installs, maintains, and evaluates network systems and communications. Troubleshoots the most complex network issues. Conducts various research and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc. Leads the network architecture design and optimization. Must have extensive knowledge of computers, routers, switches, firewalls, etc. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, or engineering or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager.
Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. Will provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in specialization.
The role will maintain a professional rapport with customers and endeavor to give the best possible service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts various research and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc.
- Assists on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge.
- Leads the network architecture design and optimization.
- Support network implementation including installation, test, deployment, management, update, and maintenance of software and hardware.
- Assist with the configuration of Cisco components such as:
- Cisco ASA or NG firewalls
- Cisco Catalyst switches
- Cisco ISR with CUBE
- CUCM 12.5 or higher
- Integrate designs with Owl’s V2CDS appliance as needed:
- Management network (KVM).
- Environmental (racking, cabling) as needed.
- Assist with implementing and developing test plans respective to the provided solution.
- Support Security Controls and Hardening of network components.
- Utilization of security vulnerability tools such as ACAS and SCAP to verify network components’ security posture and/or vulnerability rating.
- Apply Customer required DISA STIGS and respective security controls as deemed appropriate and applicable.
- Write clear documentation, such as Install Guides, Process Documentation & Deployment Diagrams.
- Help Maintain a technical lab
- Provide reporting to the Project Manager as needed (daily, weekly, and/or monthly)
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field. Master’s preferred.
- Experience
- 15+ years of experience as Systems Deployment Engineer supporting installation and configuration VoIP systems, including configuring and troubleshooting PBX systems, and XMPP chat servers and clients.
- Required Certifications
- CCNP-Collaboration
- CISSP/CISM
- Desired Certifications
- CCIE
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in primarily Linux (RHEL/CentOS)
- Proficient in Cisco products including switches, routers, and VoIP technologies.
- Experience implementing systems using NIST 800 series security control requirements
- VMware (a plus)
- Python and Bash scripting (a plus)
- Knowledge of HubSpot CRM (a plus)
- SCAP tool experience (a plus)
- ACAS tool experience (a plus)
- Additional Competencies/Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively operate in Government Civilian and military environments
- Ability to travel when required (up to 50%)
- Must have active DoD clearance Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see http://www.owlcyberdefense.com.
Owl Cyber Defense is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.