Our client, an IT Services organization supporting commercial and federal clients is seeking a hands-on Cisco Network Engineer to play a key role in reviewing the architecture that the network architect and team are building, audit it, and ensure every design decision aligns with the mandatory compliance frameworks.

This role will require you to be onsite 2-3 days per week for direct interaction with the client's team, conduct on-site surveys, close collaboration, and maintaining strong working relationships is crucial.


Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct CJIS and IRS Risk and Control Assessments
- Conduct network vulnerability assessments, including Pentesting and wireless network assessments
- Conduct vulnerability analysis on several custom web applications
- Configure and harden network infrastructure to meet NIST standards
- Draft analysis and recommendations related to zero trust and least privilege
- Develop proofs of concept for vulnerability management using Tenable products
- Develop log ingestion and management, and reporting proofs of concepts systems o Developed threat intel proof of concept system
- Conduct threat hunting exercises and implemented trip wire systems using honeypots and other techniques.
- Conduct tabletop incident response exercises o Implemented a SharePoint based cybersecurity document repository, including automated document ingestion and access controls.
- Provide digital forensics services and program development guidance

The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential to extend based on job performance and business needs. This role is Hybrid requiring the selected Network Engineer to be onsite every Wednesday and Friday at the client's facility in East Hartford, CT and needs to be flexible additional days as needed for vendor meetings, team status meetings, etc.

Required Skills

- Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the role
- 8+ years of hands-on Cisco Network Engineer
- Working knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls
- Must have participated in at least one compliance audit (NIST, CJIS, IRS Pub 1075, SOX, etc.)
- Must understand how to configure and harden network infrastructure to meet NIST standards.
- Experience supporting compliance in networked, multi-site environments with Cisco infrastructure.
- Familiarity with government or judicial branch IT compliance requirements.
- Strong skills in audit preparation, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications: CCNP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
- Experience with public sector or law enforcement IT compliance.
- Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations impacting government entities.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.