Network Engineer
McLaughlin Research Corporation, Middletown, RI, United States
Job Description
Network Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer
Support and secure our enterprise infrastructure. Ensuring that IT systems meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements mandated under the
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
framework, particularly for safeguarding
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) . Enterprise network engineering and DoD-aligned cybersecurity practices.
US Citizenship required. Must be eligible for Secret Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Network Engineering
Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures to support internal operations and DoD contracts.
Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and VLANs.
Ensure high availability and resilience of networks through load balancing, redundancy, and proactive monitoring.
Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, and change control logs in accordance with DoD IT policies.
Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance
Implement, monitor, and continuously improve technical controls aligned with
CMMC Level 2+
and
NIST SP 800-171 .
Assist in the development and enforcement of system security plans (SSPs), incident response plans, and configuration management plans.
Deploy and manage security tools such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.
Support continuous monitoring, logging, and audit readiness efforts to ensure compliance with DoD cyber hygiene requirements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external assessors during cybersecurity audits and CMMC assessments.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field – or equivalent military or commercial experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of combined experience in network and cybersecurity roles.
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Network Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer
Support and secure our enterprise infrastructure. Ensuring that IT systems meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements mandated under the
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
framework, particularly for safeguarding
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) . Enterprise network engineering and DoD-aligned cybersecurity practices.
US Citizenship required. Must be eligible for Secret Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Network Engineering
Design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN architectures to support internal operations and DoD contracts.
Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and VLANs.
Ensure high availability and resilience of networks through load balancing, redundancy, and proactive monitoring.
Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, and change control logs in accordance with DoD IT policies.
Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance
Implement, monitor, and continuously improve technical controls aligned with
CMMC Level 2+
and
NIST SP 800-171 .
Assist in the development and enforcement of system security plans (SSPs), incident response plans, and configuration management plans.
Deploy and manage security tools such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.
Support continuous monitoring, logging, and audit readiness efforts to ensure compliance with DoD cyber hygiene requirements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external assessors during cybersecurity audits and CMMC assessments.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field – or equivalent military or commercial experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of combined experience in network and cybersecurity roles.
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