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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Security Systems Manager - Q Clearance Required - **Company:** ActioNet, Inc. - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/network-security-systems-manager-q-clearance-required-vienna-va-usa-58896748 ## About the Role environment * Identify and mitigate network security risks, vulnerabilities, and operational issues * Support security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and assessments * Communicate effectively with technical and management stakeholders to align on security goals Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field * Five (5) years of experience managing network security systems in LAN/WAN environments * Experience leading network security administration staff and technical teams * Experience managing enterprise network security infrastructure, systems, and technologies * Strong knowledge of network security concepts, practices, and procedures * Experience planning, implementing, and maintaining network security solutions * Experience identifying and addressing security risks and operational issues * Strong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure network aaaaaa ActioNet * Ability to lead teams and communicate with technical and management stakeholders * One or more of: GISP, CISSP, or GSEC certifications Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the administration, security, and operations of network security systems for LAN/WAN environments. You will manage an enterprise security infrastructure and guide technical teams to implement policies and controls in a government setting. You will plan and execute security initiatives, address risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable network communications. This is a mission-driven opportunity to strengthen national security through expert security management and cross-functional leadership. Compensation / Benefits * Lead the administration, security, and operations of network security systems in LAN/WAN environments * Manage enterprise network security infrastructure, systems, and technologies * Lead security administration staff and technical teams * Develop and implement security policies, procedures, standards, and controls * Plan, prioritize, and execute network security initiatives in a complex government environment * Identify and mitigate network security risks, vulnerabilities, and operational issues * Support security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and assessments * Communicate effectively with technical and management stakeholders to align on security goals Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field * Five (5) years of experience managing network security systems in LAN/WAN environments * Experience leading network security administration staff and technical teams * Experience managing enterprise network security infrastructure, systems, and technologies * Strong knowledge of network security concepts, practices, and procedures * Experience planning, implementing, and maintaining network security solutions * Experience identifying and addressing security risks and operational issues * Strong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure network communications * Ability to lead teams and communicate with technical and management stakeholders * One or more of: GISP, CISSP, or GSEC certifications Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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