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IT and Network Security Engineer

Cambridge, MA 💼 Full-time💰 $80,000–$80,000🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions and security infrastructure, ensuring NIST 800-171 compliance and scaling capabilities for a US National Security Ecosystem client.

Role type

Senior IC network security engineer

Builds

Corporate network infrastructure, security policies, and trust zone models

Domain

US National Security / Enterprise Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Network design (LAN/MAN/WAN), firewall management, routing protocols, data center architecture, load balancer deployment, NAC implementation, Layer 3 segmentation, network automation scripting

Preferred skills

Cloud security solutions, Python/Ansible/Terraform, network packet analysis

Technologies

Aruba Wireless, Fortigate, Extreme Networks, Cisco, NIST 800-171

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions with a focus on security and NIST 800-171 compliance; Lead network and security projects from planning to implementation; Provide enhancements to networks leveraging expertise in switching, routing, and data flows; Conduct technical analysis and planning for evolving technology solutions; Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements; Produce documentation for project budgets, plans, and operational handoffs; Lead and mentor junior team members; Serve as Tier 2 Support for network operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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