Network Security Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain network security architectures across multi‑domain and cloud‑connected environments
• Define and enforce cybersecurity and network administration processes, ensuring consistent protection of data flows across experimental and operational networks
• Collaborate across infrastructure, systems, and cloud teams using Agile methods to ensure secure design, verification, deployment, and continuous monitoring of networked environments
• Develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and Body of Evidence artifacts, including system security plans and concept‑of‑operations documents for networked and cloud systems
• Apply security engineering principles—secure design, secure coding practices, static/dynamic analysis, and architectural review—to validate system security requirements across network infrastructure
• Conduct network security assessments within MLS systems, supporting vulnerability analysis, threat modeling and security control validation
• Plan, execute, and report on security assessments across multiple classification domains
• Implement and validate security controls across network architectures, including boundary protections, segmentation, cross‑domain interfaces, and secure transport mechanisms
• Coordinate and oversee RMF documentation required for accreditation of networked cloud environments, including Cybersecurity Strategy and Continuous Monitoring Plans
• Support lifecycle security requirements such as patch management, supply chain evaluation, change control, and defect management
• Mentor and support team members when needed

• →Collaborate closely with ISSOs and ISSMs to refine RMF documentation, review system security plans, risk assessments, accreditation packages, and POA&Ms
• →Operate independently to develop RMF Authorization & Assessment (A&A) packages and deliver artifacts required to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Demonstrated experience developing RMF documentation and guiding systems through accreditation across multiple environments
• Proven ability to design and scale secure network architectures across multi‑domain systems
• Strong background in cybersecurity disciplines, including vulnerability management, scanning, compliance evaluation, and control implementation
• Experience interpreting security policy, generating evidence, and documenting test results for NIST 800‑53 / JSIG security controls
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

• Experience managing configuration control for security‑related network hardware, software, and firmware
• Prior work as a System or Network Administrator
• Hands‑on experience with Windows and Linux environments, especially in enterprise or tactical networks
• Familiarity with DoD technical and policy documentation
• Experience developing security or RMF training materials
• Proficiency with eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, STIG application, and network hardening
• Certifications such as GRC, CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GIAC, GSLC, or CASP+

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). 

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