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title: 'Network Security Engineer at Synergy ECP'
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# Network Security Engineer at Synergy ECP

- **Company:** Synergy ECP
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-09-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/synergyecp/c3ebb9f8-8cf3-4191-939a-1d1bd2041594

## Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Description:

Provide engineering expertise to analyze complex systems, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues. Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial. Deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. Organize and direct hardware installations. Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices and various peripheral equipment. Prepare site installation and test 1repm1s. Ensure that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user's requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technologies. Provide specific input to the hardware components of system design to include end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors.

Capabilities:

- Conduct site surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and site­ unique requirements
- Organize and direct hardware installations across multiple sites
- Analyze and recommend hardware specifications for project-unique or modified commercial hardware
- Assist with building simulations of proposed systems and provide hardware throughput analyses to system engineers
- Design and verify test harnesses/simulated interfaces for all test and integration phases
- Prepare Mean-Time-Between-Failure and Mean-Time-To-Repair analyses
- Analyze operational data to identify choke points, failure modes, and other data for design or maintainability improvements
- Review proposed systems, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems
- Evaluate current systems and annotate system vulnerabilities
- Research and analyze data of various products to include COTS/GOTS components and GFE to determine feasibility of design or application
- Provide skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture
- Assist in the development of technical standards and interface applications, identify and evaluate new products, and provide resolution for network problems
- Provide evaluations of systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
- Assist with the development of security system documentation on both new and fielded information systems
- Develop, analyze, and provide feedback on wired and wireless network systems
- Plan large and small-scale systems system vendor comparison, cost studies, and security
- Plan and evaluate complex existing network systems and make recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels
- Independently develop technical standards and interface applications, identify and evaluate new products, and provide resolution for network problems
- Independently develop security system documentation of both new and fielded information systems
- Analyze, identify, describe, and brief system weaknesses and provide proposed system improvements

Qualifications:

Ten (10) years’ experience as a Network Security Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions is required. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Network Security engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Must meet DoD approved 8570 Baseline Ce1tification for IAT Level II and possess at least 2 of the following vendor certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA), Sonicwall Network Security Administrator (SNSA), Sonicwall Network Security Professional (SNSP), Symantec ProxySG 6.7 Technical Specialist or Cisco CCNA or higher.

## CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation Spotlight:

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $200,000 and stretches up to $275,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

## About Synergy ECP

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Synergy ECP is a mission-focused technology partner to the U.S. defense and intelligence community, delivering integrated data solutions, cybersecurity, and mission operations capabilities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Private Equity-backed; PE round led by Falfurrias Capital Partners in 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Not publicly named on primary sources; Co-Founder & COO is David Wisniewski

## Core Business
- Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting, specifically serving the U.S. defense and intelligence community.
- Target customers: U.S. Government (defense, intelligence, and national security agencies) — primarily B2G (Business-to-Government).
- Mission or purpose statement: To be the most trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity and digital transformation, uniting domain expertise, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML to accelerate outcomes across the full mission lifecycle. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Data Solutions**: Secure, scalable data and digital platforms integrating architecture, engineering, DevSecOps, cloud modernization, and automated testing to move mission systems from concept to production rapidly. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)
- **Cybersecurity Operations**: End-to-end mission network protection combining Zero Trust, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, adversary simulation, IDR, DLP, and operational cyber integration. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)
- **Mission Enablement**: Services that accelerate mission outcomes by uniting mission operations, MBSE and digital twins, and enterprise automation to modernize workflows. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)
- **Special Programs Support**: Support for highly sensitive and specialized government initiatives. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (Private company).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of USD $11.2 million; Total Funding (PE Round in 2023 led by Falfurrias Capital Partners). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Falfurrias Capital Partners (lead investor in 2023 PE round). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Active hiring with 137 open job postings. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)
    - +1.6% monthly employee growth. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)
    - Recent acquisitions: SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting (June 2024) and SoftTech Solutions (March 2024). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)
    - New leadership hire: Phil Murphy joined as President and COO in December 2024. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Domain Expertise**: Nearly two decades of dedicated service to the defense and intelligence community, providing a specialized understanding of complex government missions.
- **Full Mission Lifecycle**: Unites domain expertise, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML to accelerate outcomes from concept to production, rather than offering point solutions. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)
- **Culture of Excellence**: Emphasizes a culture where employees, customers, and improving performance (ECP) are the three core principles, fostering high retention and employee satisfaction. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/why-us/)
- **Strong Talent Pipeline**: Significant talent drawn from U.S. military branches (Air Force, Navy, Army) and major defense contractors like CACI, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth via Acquisition**: Actively acquiring complementary firms (SPYROS, SoftTech, NetServices) to expand cyber operations and technical capabilities. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)
- **Talent Expansion**: Sustained hiring across technical roles (DevOps, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity) to support contract growth. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/synergyecp)
- **Innovation in Mission Tech**: Focus on integrating AI/ML, cloud modernization, and digital twins to modernize government workflows. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees work on some of the most intricate government, defense, and intelligence initiatives in the world, providing a strong sense of purpose. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/why-us/)
- **Culture & Community**: Emphasizes a collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture with regular employee gatherings (picnics, baseball games, holiday parties, movie nights). [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/why-us/)
- **Compensation & Benefits**:
    - Highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
    - 100% paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life/Personal Accident Insurance.
    - Significant portion of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered (including 100% of deductible).
    - Competitive PTO with flexibility.
    - Immediate vesting and employer-match on 401(k) contributions.
    - Wellness benefits with bi-monthly distributions for healthy lifestyle costs. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/why-us/)
- **Professional Development**: Tuition assistance program and Professional Development Program that reimburses for manager-approved education and certification fees. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/why-us/)
- **Work Policy**: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid; many roles appear to be on-site at government facilities (e.g., Annapolis Junction, Columbia, MD). [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/synergyecp)

## Sources
1. [synergyecp.com](https://synergyecp.com/)
2. [synergyecp.com/why-us/](https://synergyecp.com/why-us/)
3. [synergyecp.com/careers/](https://synergyecp.com/careers/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/synergyecp](https://jobs.lever.co/synergyecp)
5. [linkedin.com/company/synergyecp](https://linkedin.com/company/synergyecp)

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