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.


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. The selected Network Engineer will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week at the client's facility in East Hartford, CT.

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.