**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Systems Engineering Group (SEG) a subsidiary of Axient Corporation is looking for anenthusiastic, self-motivated and confident individual who is looking to grow and learn. **What you will do...** **Primary responsibilities will include:** + Work with a team of information technology professionals for cyber security compliance for SIPRNet enclave and other classified AIS Systems. + Apply Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) best practices to classified information systems, networking equipment, and applicable software/applications + Use ACAS to scan and remediate vulnerabilities in a classified network environment + Assist IT staff with maintaining classified networks, to include configuration change requests, system hardening, and troubleshooting high level issues + Responsible for overall classified network compliance with respect to boundary protection and switch configurations to support government/third party inspections and overall system security posture + Contribute to the overall safety of our classified networks regarding cyber security and compliance + Compliance with Risk Management Framework for DoD Networks + Contribute to the overall Information Systems team, and the Navy business unit in adjacent work areas when needed **Skills you will need...** **Requirements:** + 8+ years of experience as a Certified Network Professional + EDUCATION: BSBA degree (Ideally Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or Computer Science) + SECRET Clearance with T5 adjudication + Cisco Certified Network Professional or like certification with Juniper, PaloAlto etc. + Telework is not available due to classified environment (work schedule can be flexible) + Travel is not required + Ability to work well with a team and complete tasks individually + Excellent written and communication skills + Familiar use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook + Relevant Certifications in Computer security and network security + Security + (minimum cyber certification required) **Desired Qualifications/Skills:** + ACTIVE DoD Top Secret Clearance + Experience with SIPRNet (Full Lifecycle – Accreditation & Operations) + Router/Firewall/IDPS experience (Palo Alto / Cisco) + Windows, Linux, and/or Cisco Certifications + Familiarity with RADIUS Server and 802.1X implementations + CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCNA highly desired + Familiarity with DISA & DCSA policies and procedures as they relate to contractor information systems processing classified information + Familiarity with the RMF process and the assessment/validation of security controls + Familiarity with completing a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). _Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship._ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5949/certified-network-professional/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5949_ **Category** _Cybersecurity | Information Security_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-MD-Columbia_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _8+ yrs_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_