Network Security Engineer

Zachary Piper

Washington, DC, United States

16 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Compensation

$145,000.0 - $160,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

IEEE 802.1X Border Gateway Protocol Cisco PIX Cyber Security Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Network Security Network Architecture Routing Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Software Engineering Identity Services Engine

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Juniper Information Technology Firepower Cisco

Job description

is seeking a to support a federal technology and engineering contractor that delivers cybersecurity, software development, cloud, intelligence, and mission support solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and civilian government agencies..

This role is ideal for an experienced network engineer with deep expertise in Cisco security technologies, secure routing, and large-scale network infrastructure deployments. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience implementing and supporting enterprise security solutions within complex government environments.

Plans, coordinates, and implements the organization’s information security.
Analyzes requirements and potential solutions for technical and economic feasibility.
Design optimized firewall and IPS rule structure and ensures standards are maintained.
Monitors and maintains health of all firewalls/IPS and recommends improvements.
Develops and maintains documentation of firewall/IPS procedures.
Develops and maintains complex schematics relating to network security.
Researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, tests, and implements new network security technologies.
Displays expert knowledge of current security tools and practices.
Under general guidance, provides support to network engineers.

Requirements

10+ years of professional IT experience (YOE flexibility with educational degree)
Hands-on experience with
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - upgrades, licensing, maintenance, and deployment
Cisco Firepower - upgrades, maintenance, and deployment
Cisco ASA to Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) migrations
Cisco 802.1X deployment
DMVPN design and deployment (CNSSP-15 compliant)
Juniper ADVPN
Strong understanding of enterprise routing protocols including:
OSPF
EIGRP
BGP
Experience supporting complex enterprise or federal network environments.

Benefits & conditions

Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law