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J5 Consulting

Secures IT systems and manages cybersecurity operations

Network Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Herndon, VA, USA
In PersonExpected to work on-site in the Washington Metropolitan Area; local travel may be required.
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of General Dynamics crypto devices, including the E-100, FLEX, Micro, Nano, TL-10G, TL-1G, and next-generation crypto devices, including their configuration, operation, and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex cryptographic systems.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of cryptographic principles, protocols, and technologies, including those related to General Dynamics crypto devices.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex technical issues related to General Dynamics crypto devices and developing effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience with cryptographic protocols and standards related to encryption, decryption, and key management.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and support to stakeholders, including written training documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience with GEM crypto manager software.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and support to stakeholders, including actively training personnel.
  • US citizenship is required.
  • An active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide network engineering support with deep subject matter expertise in cryptographic devices.
  • Configure, operate, maintain, design, implement, and troubleshoot cryptographic systems and General Dynamics crypto devices.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders, including written training documentation and active personnel training.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Work on-site within the Washington Metropolitan Area and perform local travel as needed within the place of performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of cryptographic principles, protocols, and technologies, including those related to General Dynamics crypto devices.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Sponsor networks and devices, including new and legacy systems, to ensure seamless integration and support.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving experience involving complex technical issues related to General Dynamics crypto devices and developing effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience with agile project management methodologies.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment and navigate multiple stakeholders, priorities, and timelines.

About the company

J5 Consulting is a cybersecurity and IT services company serving government agencies and commercial organisations. Its work combines security assessments, risk management and compliance support with cloud computing, systems integration, application support and ongoing IT operations. The company evaluates vulnerabilities, develops tailored remediation plans and implements controls intended to protect clients' systems and data. Its managed services cover infrastructure monitoring, cloud administration, patching and security reporting, while its consulting teams support technology and programme decisions. Established in 2006 as J5 Holdings Corporation, J5 Consulting is headquartered in Bowie, Maryland, United States.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowie, MD

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Employee HMO premiums are covered: the careers page specifies full employer payment for that health-plan option.
  • Learning has a structured route: J5 describes custom online training plans and learning-management systems for self-paced study.
  • Architecture work includes applied AI: the advertised cloud role designs and implements machine-learning and cloud solutions for intelligence missions.

What critics are saying

  • Existing clearance is required: the cloud-architect vacancy requires active Top Secret clearance with a full-scope polygraph.
  • Citizenship limits eligibility: the cybersecurity engineering-support vacancy explicitly requires United States citizenship.
  • Remote work is constrained: the engineering-support role is onsite in metropolitan Washington, with local travel as needed.

What makes J5 Consulting unique

  • Quality management is certified: J5 lists ISO 9001 certification alongside its professional services.
  • Minority-business certification shapes its positioning: J5 lists Maryland MBE, DBE and ACDBE credentials.
  • Agencies have a schedule route: J5 lists GSA contract 47QTCA18D0072 for purchasing its IT services.

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