Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Boundary Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot network routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Plan, configure, and maintain firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement at the network edge.
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide timely resolution related to perimeter devices.
• Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures.
• Manage and maintain PKI infrastructure.
• Ensure network compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support business applications and services.
• Document network configurations and procedures.
This is a contract-to-hire position, onsite full-time in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL the salary range for this role is between $62 - 67/hr depending on years and level of experience, education, and certifications. This role requires an Active Secret Clearance. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, etc.)
• 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
o May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• 5+ years of directly related experience
•1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Direct experience with the F5 load balancer
• Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) experience
• Direct experience operating Web Proxys
• Must have working experience AND an understanding of the OSI model and IP protocol stack.
•Must have experience working with network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) as they pertain to Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Have experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cyber security compliance
• Have experience working within the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM)
• Be familiar with Isolated Network security best practices
• Current CISSP certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification
• Be proficient in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Have experience working in a Zero Trust Environment
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.