Network Engineer - CMMC
Company: McLaughlin Research Corporation
Location: Middletown
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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.
Keywords: McLaughlin Research Corporation, Meriden , Network Engineer - CMMC, IT / Software / Systems , Middletown, Connecticut
