Network Security SME

At phia, we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients. We are currently seeking a Network Security SME to support our federal customer. In this role you will be instrumental in outsmarting malicious actors while protecting federal financial agencies.This position is primarily remote, with occasional work or travel to a customer location in Washington, DC.

What You'll Do

On our SOC team, you’ll manage efforts to find the advanced threats that are escaping detection, by analyzing logs, forensic data, and threat intelligence. Using your deep understanding of your customer’s networks, combined with your cybersecurity experience, you’ll analyze patterns to understand attackers’ goals and stop them from succeeding. Once your team finds the adversary in the SEIM’s blind spot, you’ll advise federal financial agencies on ways to close the gaps and harden their network.

Requirements

Education + Experience

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting network security architectures
• Experience with identifying, designing, and implementing countermeasures/mitigating controls for enterprise network environments
• Experience with managing technical implementation, integration, and configuration projects including development of project plans, system architectures, and updating compliance documentation
• Knowledge of Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 security requirements, Reference Architecture, use cases, applications, and concepts
• Knowledge of IdAM and Zero Trust security architecture concepts and applications
• Ability to identify, integrate, and configure tools used in enterprise security architectures, including network firewalls, WAF, VPN solutions, traffic monitoring and capture
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• HS diploma or GED

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field.

Required Certifications

One of the following

• GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, or GCFA

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with securing cloud-based systems
• Knowledge of NIST 800 Series Instruction/CNSS Directives/Information Assurance regulations
• Knowledge of SDN/SDP and hybrid architectures
• Ability to describe the differences between, and develop, various TIC 3.0 documentation
• Ability to communicate complex and technical concepts clearly
• Ability to compellingly justify security architecture decisions and direction to align others to a common vision

Security Clearance

• This requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust

Who You Are

• A proactive problem solver that appreciates the challenges of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to learn and advance your career.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Customer service oriented and mission focused.
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.

If your experience and qualifications aren’t a match for this position, you will remain in our database for consideration for future opportunities that may be a better fit.

IMPORTANT: This position is subject to Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance requiring covered employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment. Prospective or new employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may request a reasonable accommodation. This request must be approved prior to the start of employment to the extent a reasonable accommodation is available that does not pose an undue hardship on phia or a direct threat to the candidate or phia’s employees.

Benefits

Who We Are

phia LLC ("phia") is a Northern Virginia based, 8a certified small business established in 2011 with focus in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, and Information Assurance/Security. we proudly support various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.

phia values work-life balance and offers the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and vision
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.