Senior Network Security Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to work as part of the MORSE IT and Security team to design and implement network and security infrastructure across MORSE’s corporate environment, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our network systems. You will play a key role in making our network and security capability continue to scale as we grow.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions, upgrades and changes with a strong focus on network security (implementing/managing firewalls, crafting firewall policies, developing trust zone models, building systems/apps into trust zones) with NIST 800-171 compliance in mind

• Lead network and security projects from planning to implementation to ensure successful delivery with strong communication, documentation, and organization

• Provide enhancements to our networks leveraging your expertise of switching, routing, and data flows

• Conduct related technical analysis & planning for deployment of evolving technology solutions, leveraging architecture standards and design guides

• Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements for new projects

• Produce simple & concise documentation around project budgets, implementation plans, technical drawings, project management artifacts, and operational handoffs as necessary

• Lead and mentor junior team members through configuration and implementation activities

• Serve as Tier 2 Support for network operations in corporate network environment

Qualifications:

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• 5+ years in a lead network engineer role leading the design of large, complex networks

• Experience with designing, building, and monitoring LAN, MAN, WAN, internet, VPN, WiFi, data center network environments

• Practical experience and applied knowledge of routing protocols

• Experience mentoring junior team members

• Strong understanding of modern data center network design, both internal data centers and cloud service provider environments

• Experience with deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs and Next Gen Firewalls

• Experience testing or implementing Network Access Control solutions

• Layer 3 segmentation and advanced routing skills 

• Significant experience with Aruba Wireless Environment, Fortigate Firewall, Extreme Networks and Cisco switching

• Demonstrable ability to break down and analyze network communications at the packet level

• Familiarity with cloud security solutions desired

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Coding and/or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform); experience with network automation processes and tools desired

MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software, and hardware in the domains of AI, Manned and Unmanned Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Warfighter Situational Awareness.

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensible benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.