Network Infrastructure Security Vermont DOC
Position
Network Infrastructure Security Engineer / Consultant
Client
State of Vermont Department of Corrections
Project
Secure Wireless Network & Infrastructure Security Assessment
Position Overview
The Network Infrastructure Security resource will evaluate DOC's existing network and physical infrastructure, assess security and compliance gaps, evaluate secure wireless deployment requirements, and recommend network security controls and segmentation approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Assess existing network infrastructure across six DOC facilities.
Review network topology and infrastructure.
Evaluate network closets and physical infrastructure.
Assess shared vendor infrastructure.
Identify physical separation requirements.
Evaluate secure wireless deployment constraints.
Assess network-security risks.
Conduct compliance gap analysis.
Evaluate CJIS requirements.
Apply NIST cybersecurity standards/frameworks.
Consider HIPAA requirements for sensitive medical data.
Recommend network segmentation.
Recommend authentication mechanisms.
Recommend encryption/security controls.
Evaluate physical security considerations.
Support Tri-Cage network architecture.
Identify facility-specific infrastructure constraints.
Develop security recommendations and remediation strategies.
The SOW specifically requires evaluation of network closets, shared vendor infrastructure, physical separation, and constraints affecting future wireless deployment.
Core Skills
Network Infrastructure
Network Security
Wireless Networking
Wireless Security
Network Architecture
Network Segmentation
Authentication
Encryption
Security Controls
Infrastructure Assessment
Security Risk Assessment
Compliance Gap Analysis
Required / Important Security Knowledge
CJIS Security Policy
NIST
HIPAA
Physical security
Network segmentation
Authentication
Encryption
The RFP requires expertise in secure wireless design, CJIS compliance assessments, NIST standards, HIPAA considerations, network architecture/segmentation, and infrastructure modernization.
Preferred Experience
Correctional facilities
Military installations
Healthcare/high-security environments
Public safety
Justice-sector environments
State government
Multi-vendor infrastructure
Distributed/multi-facility environments