Job Details
Qualifications
- CCSP
- CISSP
- Nmap
- Python
- Salt
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Job Description
Location: Chantilly, VA US
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Clearance Status: Must be Current
Salary: Up to $225,000
JOB DESCRIPTION:
If you are looking for a position that is different from your normal network / cyber security position, please keep reading. Unfortunately we cannot put as much detail as we would like, so we hope you will understand if we are a bit vague. Inferno Systems is looking for Network Security Engineers who are familiar with both network defense and offensive techniques to support ongoing operations and secure our customers' networks. We are looking for Network Security Engineers with a blend of network infrastructure management and familiarity with network penetration testing and offensive security. Candidates should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, System Engineer or in the Cyber Security field as a hands-on penetration tester. Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on technical skill level.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for Network Security Engineers to work on covert and secure networks. Prior penetration testing experience is not required but is a plus. This is a great position to transition from more traditional network engineering and network defense into the penetration testing field. This position will allow you to expand both your offensive and defensive networks security skills by using tools like Shodan, Maltego and various tools in the Kali Linux environment. Applicants for this position should have a solid understanding of network engineering with some exposure to bash and/or Python scripting. You will be acting in both offensive and defensive roles in this dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Proficiency working in a Linux environment (CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Solaris, Kali)
- Experience in a cyber-security role such as network defense, penetration testing and network forensics, or incident response.
- Experience configuring network devices (e.g.,small home/business routers, switches, etc.).
- Experience in either the design, implementation, procurement, tradecraft or maintenance of various layers of network infrastructure.
- Experience with using cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Digital Ocean or others.
- Experience monitoring network activity, to include performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.).
- Understanding of information security practices.
- Experience using virtual infrastructure (e.g., vSphere).
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Understanding of Linux network security tools (e.g., Metasploit, Netcat, Nmap, iptables, BurpSuite, IDS, SELinux, etc.).
- Experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources, to include individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs and IPS logs.
- Well-versed in leveraging and securing cloud platforms.
- Scripting using bash / python / perl and/or powershell
- Experience with orchestration frameworks such as Salt, Puppet or Ansible.
- Demonstrated knowledge of information security discipline via industry certification such as: OSCP, CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, GIAC (Security Track).
- Experience conducting incident response to include: research and identification of attack vector, malware mitigation and removal and documentation of the event.
- Motivated self-starter with an analytical focus, problem solving skills, time management skills and a passion for computer, network, or cyber security.
- Actively seeks to enhance the group through knowledge sharing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chantilly, VA 20151: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph? Unfortunately, applicants without this clearance will not be considered.
Work Location: In person