Security Engineer

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join our team supporting NRC GLINDA Systems Network and Cross Cutting program in Rockville, MD We're looking for a skilled security professional with hands-on experience in the architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of security management tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and a working knowledge of managing them with Panorama. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) GLobal Infrastructure and Development Acquisition (GLINDA) provides a wide variety of Information Technology (IT) support services to the NRC Headquarters located in Rockville, MD; with four Regional Offices. TekSynap is currently looking for a resource to join our Security Engineering team support NRC's enterprise network components. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers., * Responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, support, maintenance, and expansion of the following security management tools:

• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls: managing firewalls using Panorama
• IPSec: configure and troubleshoot IPSec tunnels is essential
• Managing and maintaining an SD-WAN environment

• Administer and work within Linux and Windows environments
• Hands-on administrative and operational work with the following technologies/skill areas:

• Vulnerability and Configuration Compliance Scanning
• Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Security Log Configuration and Management
• Network Security: firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
• Data Loss Prevention System Administration
• Endpoint Security and Advanced Threat Protection
• DNS/DNSSEC Administration
• Email Security
• Packet Capture and Protocol Analysis
• Web-filtering and Web Content Security
• Authentication & Encryption

• Review current configuration of security tools and suggest improvements/optimizations
• Interact directly with customers to resolve complex issues
• After hours work to upgrade/update security tools, * Experience with on or more of the following technologies is strongly preferred:

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution such as Palo Atlo Cortex XDR

• Forescout CounterACT

• Tenable Security Center/Nessus Manager

• Trillex ePO

• Microsoft Defender Suite: o Microsoft Defender for Endpoint o Microsoft Defender for Office 365 o Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps o Microsoft Defender for Cloud

• Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) Ironport Mail Gateways

• Splunk Enterprise

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Rockville, MD (Telework possible)
• Type of environment: Office/Remote
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10-20%

Do you have experience in System maintenance?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of experience.

• Experience in security solutions, design, implementation, support, and maintenance

• Extensive experience managing firewalls using Panorama

• A strong understanding of BGP and other routing protocols

• Knowledge of network management tools

• Experience in leadership roles

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

• Successfully pass drug screening, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Opportunities for advancement, We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays., Target salary range: $122,000 -$140,000. The range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.