Network Security Engineer

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a Network Security Engineer with an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph in Linthicum, Maryland.

This role supports network engineering and Zero Trust architecture initiatives, with a focus on network visibility, inventory management, and modeling. Responsibilities include network design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deploying Forward Networks to maintain network inventories, maps, and associated vulnerabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Support network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades through analysis of network specifications, configurations, and technical documentation.
• Implement communication system requirements supporting distributed software engineering environments.
• Analyze network characteristics, including traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput, to troubleshoot issues and recommend network component modifications or procurement.
• Support Zero Trust architecture capabilities and related network visibility initiatives.
• Implement Forward Networks to capture, organize, and maintain network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities.
• Integrate network inventory with the high-side network enterprise model.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
• Strong understanding of computer networking architecture, including firewalls, routers, switches, and protocols.
• Proficiency in interpreting network configurations across multiple vendors, including Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper.
• Experience with Zero Trust-related activities, including system hardening and customer compliance requirements.
• Technical experience with system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar systems.
• Ability to read and interpret system configuration files to verify accurate ingestion into Forward Networks.
• IAT Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.Twelve (12) years of experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for the degree.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Forward Networks, RedSeal, or comparable network modeling tools.
• Networking certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1