Engineer, System III

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking an Engineer, System III to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract. A Systems Engineer, also known as lead systems analyst, a network engineer who can also program, or a software engineer who can also manage networks, is an IT professional who oversees the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance. These products are often sophisticated systems that run on the web. The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices. Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated with producing resilient software, hardware and web applications, including specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance. Systems engineering is like putting together a puzzle, matching varied pieces together to make one cohesive whole. Systems engineers are concerned with the "big picture" of a project in addition to technical aspects and must consider details like cost, schedules and social issues that may be associated with a project.

This position is 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage, configure, deploy, and audit perimeter security devices (firewalls, IPS, VPN) in on-prem and cloud environments; recommend performance optimizations.

· Segment networks, implement VLAN/site firewall rules, apply STIGs/IAVM/CTO requirements, maintain documentation, and integrate NGFW threat prevention and DNS security.

· Coordinate with NIWC Pacific teams to ensure proper device configuration and support log aggregation/analysis with Splunk, Elastic, or similar tools.

· Troubleshoot VPN client connectivity, validate port-exception requests, and support secure connections into AWS/Azure environments.

· Research, implement, and maintain ZTNA technologies; lead migration from traditional access and port exceptions to Zero Trust architecture.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Requirements

Clearance Level

Secret

Certifications (IAT Level II)

One of the following:

CySA+

Security+

CCNA - Security

GICSP

GSEC

SSCP

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline or years of experience.

· 7 years of professional experience in systems engineering.

· Strong experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls, IPS, and VPN devices in both on-prem and cloud environments

· Deep knowledge of network segmentation, VLANs, and firewall rule implementation

· Experience applying STIGs, IAVMs, and CTO directives with strong documentation skills

· Proficiency with Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Palo Alto Panorama centralized management platform and Pan-OS.

· Hands-on experience with log aggregation and analysis using Splunk, Elastic. Global Protect Log Analysis

· Knowledge of cloud networking and secure connectivity methods for AWS and Azure

· Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architecture and migration from traditional access models