Network Security Engineer - Cloud Focus

Core4ce is a team of innovators focused on strengthening national security. The Network Security Engineer will lead cloud-focused networking and security initiatives within the Defense Health Agency, guiding the integration of cloud solutions into a vast network environment.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the technical aspects of network security projects with an emphasis on cloud solutions, providing direction and support to engineering teams
• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated network security architectures that incorporate cloud technologies to solve complex problems within a large-scale network environment
• Assess and recommend cloud-based technologies such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust frameworks, and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) for potential deployment within the DHA enterprise
• Lead the evaluation and integration of traditional and cloud-centric networking products, ensuring they meet DHA's strategic and security requirements
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including white papers and information papers that outline cloud integration strategies, testing protocols, design specifications, and system recommendations
• Oversee the design and deployment of cloud-integrated firewall solutions across 240+ clinical locations, achieving significant cost savings and robust security enhancements
• Manage and mentor a team of nine personnel, with a focus on building cloud security expertise and aligning project objectives with organizational goals
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in network security and engineering, with a significant focus on cloud security solutions, preferably within a defense or large enterprise environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the design, testing, configuration, and implementation of network and cloud security devices and systems
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of supervising and mentoring technical teams
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the capacity to drive innovation under pressure
• Expertise in creating and managing comprehensive technical documentation related to cloud technologies
• In-depth knowledge of current industry trends, cloud security practices, and technologies
• Direct experience with DHA systems and cloud implementations highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex technical information to both government leadership and technical teams
• A strong commitment to staying at the forefront of information security and cloud technology developments