Network Evaluator (Principal) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc

Linthicum Heights, MD on site Until 10/3/2026 11+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026

Job description

Cisco, Juniper, & Arista devices and protocols, SIEM technologies, cybersecurity analysis, Splunk and Elastic, Hunt/Blue Team experience, Network Defense Integrity (NDI) Methodology, digital forensics, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning technologies, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and scripting languages. Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar network analysis and SIEM tools. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent).

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

Must be a US Citizen
Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
Requires eleven (11) years of direct/relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Strong networking knowledge (Cisco, Juniper, & Arista devices and protocols), analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with computer network defense, vulnerability assessment, incident response, packet analysis, SIEM technologies, and cybersecurity analysis.
Experience researching system vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
Practical experience with Splunk and Elastic.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Hunt/Blue Team experience.
Knowledge of Network Defense Integrity (NDI) Methodology, digital forensics, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning technologies, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and scripting languages.
Experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar network analysis and SIEM tools. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent).

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA

• Comprehensive Dental insurance

• Vision with 80% employer paid premium

• Employer paid Life insurance 100%

• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%

• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement

• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation

• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.

• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training

• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.

• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers

• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship

• Performance Recognition Program

• Complimentary branded apparel

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Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [email protected].

Compensation (from employer):
200000–252000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Assess and defend networks using cybersecurity tools, protocols, and analysis strategies.

Job title

Network Evaluator (Principal)

Experience level

11+ years

Minimum experience

11+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD with possible remote options

Salary

$200k–$252k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CiscoJuniperAristaSIEMSplunkElastichuntingblue teamNDIdigital forensicsintrusion detectionvulnerability scanningMITRE ATT&CKNISTscriptingWiresharktcpdumpcertifications

Preferred skills

huntingblue teamdigital forensicsvulnerability scanningMITRE ATT&CKNIST

Specializations

network securitycybersecurity analysisSIEMdigital forensicsnetwork protocols

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Linthicum Heights, MD, USA

On-site City

Linthicum Heights, MD, USA

Remote City