Network Infrastructure Security Specialist

Description

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments.

Dragonfli Group seeks a Network Infrastructure Security Specialist to join our team in supporting a large US Federal agency. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring security control measures related to the agency's network infrastructures. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including network operations, SOC, and Enterprise security architecture teams, to ensure adherence to security policies and governance. The candidate should be an experienced information security practitioner with a solid understanding of AI/LLM technologies and a goal-oriented mindset.

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. If hired, all work related to this role must be performed within the continental U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and deploy security solutions leveraging AI/ML capabilities.
• Provide security guidelines based on existing security policies and standards to Network Ops and CISO.
• Monitor and validate network infrastructure practices for adherence to security policy and governance.
• Develop and document use cases for CSOC implementation.
• Coordinate within the group to interpret and issue guidance in accordance with known policies and governance.
• Engage stakeholders to identify or develop guidance and policy regarding their focus areas.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of network design and security principles, including network segmentation and SASE/SD-WAN.
• Experience with netflow/data analytics and network access control for compliance validation and incident response.
• In-depth experience with network services and their security features.
• Strong knowledge of network-based security measures, such as FW, IDS/IPS, and LAN segmentation.
• Knowledge of host-based data and asset protection.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and NIST SP 800 standards.
• One or more certifications: CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), CISM, CCNP.
• 11+ years' experience in IT, data, or operational analysis, and/or security.
• Bachelor's degree in computers or other IT, Security related major; or equivalent experience.

Skill(S)

• Ability to work independently or within a group to solve complex network and security issues.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Project planning experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Visio.
• Knowledge of Security Standards (e.g., AS805).

Benefits

• Insurance - health, dental, vision
• PTO & 11 Federal Holidays
• 401(k), employer match

Travel

None