Network System Engineer at Synergy Ecp – Laurel, Maryland

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nations security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). Its what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge resultsshowing were ready to meet our customers evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Network System Engineer-

Your Main Objective: Provide network and systems administrator support to the Defensive Network Operations (DNO) program for the development and maintenance of the Innovation and Training Center for mission customers. The DNO program provides trained and equipped remote and deployed teams and operations mangers to conduct cybersecurity assessments in support of intelligence customers, the Defense Industrial Base and Critical Networks and Systems sectors. As well as conducts the folloing types of assessments in support the mission customer: Strategic Vulnerability Assessment (Blue Team), Advesary Emulation (Red Team), Target Hunt, Incident Response, Joint COMSEC Monitoring and Operations Management. We are looking for a network engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations with configuration of Cyber Range consisting of 10s to 100s of VMs, physical and virtual network devices, and firewalls utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare and other automation technologies. You will work closely with Hunt, Red and Blue Team operators to understand their desired configurations for the Cyber Security Range to support training, force on force exercises, and mimicking of customer infrastructures. You will work with a team of other Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and Systems Engineers supporting the Cyber Range and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

You will be part of a larger development team supporting the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not working on the Cyber Range.

-Providing Tier 1/2/3 technical services to perform daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the Innovation and Training Center components

-Provide maintenance and support for active usage of the Innovation and Training Center, this includes building physical and virtual instances for lab, exercise, training, and other use, tearing down the instances after use is completed, and preparing Innovation and Training Center for the next use

-End user support and troubleshooting during all uses of the Innovation and Training Center

-Provide installation, upgrade, maintenance and support, patching, troubleshooting and removal of Innovation and Training Center hardware including servers, switches, routers, and firewalls

-Configure and administer next generation firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, McAfee) and suggest new rules, routines, and indicators of compromise.

-Lead network engineering efforts through subject matter expertise and understanding of the system

-Build and maintain complex Linux systems hardened to meet operational standards

-Provide installation, upgrade, maintenance and support, patching, troubleshooting and removal of all Innovation and Training Center software

-Enable orchestration and automation of the Innovation and Training Center utilizing automation systems such as Puppet, Kickstart, Packer, Terraform, Ansible and Bash/Python scripts

-Implement a health and status monitoring solution

-Setup and assist with Microsoft Environments (e.g. Group Policy, Active Directory, etc.), container technologies like Docker and Gluster/ Linux knowledge/abilities and similar technologies.

-Bachelor's degree plus 8-years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 6-years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree plus 10-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 12-years of relevant experience may be considered.

-Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

-Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration.

-TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

-Current experience with management of virtualized infrastructure, to include multi-node and multi-site networks

-Experience with networking and virtualization

-Experience with building and maintaining networks consisting of physical and virtual equipment

-Experience with standard network services DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.

-Experience configuring and administering next-generation firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, McAfee)

-Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

-Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python

-Experience with Terraform and Ansible

-Experience with Puppet, Kickstart, Packer

-Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools

-Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis

-Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements

-Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps

-Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker

-Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations

-Experience utilizing and development with Splunk

-Experience with Nutanix

-Defensive Cyber Security Operations

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation Spotlight:

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $180,000 and stretches up to $210,000. But here's the deal we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy ECP, but its also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.

Philanthropy: With the help of our amazing employees, Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations. We believe that giving back creates a sense of purpose, engagement, and fulfillment. Have a cause you are passionate about? We bet you'll find others here that care about it just as much!

Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our caf, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.

SkillBridge: Our SkillBridge Program takes the incredible experience our servicemembers already have and shows them how to apply it within corporate environments. We are fanatical about helping our Military!

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.