High Speed Guard Engineer

D2 Technical Services

$135K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to maintain government polygraph post-hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with over 6 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC).
  • Hands-on experience with Everfox (Forcepoint) High Speed Guards (HSGs), including implementation and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) in classified environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with mission stakeholders to gather requirements and convert them into secure implementation plans.
  • Lead and participate in Technical Exchange Meetings to design and refine security solutions.
  • Coordinate with project managers to establish and execute implementation timelines.
  • Respond to and resolve system outages and technical issues promptly.
  • Install and maintain firmware updates on critical hardware infrastructure.
  • Monitor and tune Everfox/Forcepoint High Speed Guard systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Engineer and deploy custom rulesets for secure data transfers across classified networks.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
  • Referral bonuses for successful hires.
  • Reimbursement for professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

What You'll Do

As an HSG Engineer, you'll be the technical authority behind the implementation, configuration, and sustainment of Everfox (formerly Forcepoint) High Speed Guards-ensuring secure data flow across multiple networks and security domains. You'll collaborate closely with mission stakeholders, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals to design, deploy, and troubleshoot innovative cross-domain security solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Partnering with mission stakeholders to collect requirements and translate them into secure, efficient implementation plans.
  • Leading and participating in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to design, whiteboard, and refine technical solutions.
  • Coordinating with technical and project management teams to define and execute implementation timelines.
  • Responding to and resolving system outages, performance issues, and technical queries in a timely, mission-focused manner.
  • Installing and maintaining firmware updates on critical infrastructure hardware (DellEMC, SANs, switches, etc.).
  • Monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting Everfox/Forcepoint High Speed Guard systems for peak performance.
  • Engineering, designing, and deploying custom rulesets for secure data transfers across classified networks.
What You Bring
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Polygraph (post-hire requirement).
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC).
  • Proven hands-on experience with Everfox (Forcepoint) High Speed Guards (HSGs)-implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and operational support in classified environments.
  • Background in systems engineering and total systems lifecycle development (design through sustainment).
  • Proficiency with Linux operating systems, general OS security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security fundamentals.
Join Us.

If you're ready to engineer cutting-edge cyber solutions and safeguard national intelligence systems, apply today to become part of the D2 mission at NGA.

Additional Information
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135-145k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

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