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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Macpower Digital Assets Edge LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Microsoft Windows, User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Networks, Information Leak Prevention, Software Design Documents, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internetworking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Nmap, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Public Key Infrastructure, Wireshark, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Transport Layer Security, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, FreeRADIUS, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Nessus, OPNET (Software), Cisco
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_e8829400

## About the Role

* Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field.

Required Certifications:

 * Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
 * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Enterprise or Security)

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience: 10 years of technical IT networking and security experience.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field.

Preferred Advanced Certifications:

 * Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) (Palo Alto Networks)
 * Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security)

Technical Skills & Expertise: Firewalls & Security:

 * Palo Alto next-gen firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Content Filtering
 * Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Data Loss Prevention, TLS/SSL Inspection

Network Infrastructure:

 * Cisco Systems (routing, switching, wireless), A10 Networks (reverse proxies, load balancing)
 * Network Access Control (Cisco Client, FreeRadius, ACLs)

Cloud & Authentication:

 * Multifactor authentication integration (Microsoft), Cloud networking/security
 * Scalable routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), 802.1x authentication

Security Analysis & Vulnerability Management:

 * Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark, Opnet, Riverbed
 * Certificate Management, PKI, Micro-segmentation

Tools & Management:

 * Panorama, SolarWinds, Windows/Linux/Unix security, centralized monitoring

Soft Skills:

 * Ability to work independently and mentor junior associates.
 * Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
 * Effective presentation and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

## Description

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, installing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures. This position ensures stable, scalable, redundant, and secure 24/7 network operations by proactively assessing requirements, implementing solutions, and optimizing security frameworks. Project length is expected to go for at-least 12 Months., * Network Design & Implementation: Plan, coordinate, and install secure network systems to meet organizational needs.

 * Security & Risk Assessment: Perform in-depth assessments and provide secure networking solutions to mitigate risks.
 * Firewall & Threat Management: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot next-generation firewall services, IDS/IPS, and content filtering solutions.
 * Migration & Optimization: Lead or assist in transitioning legacy security platforms to modern defense-in-depth architectures.
 * Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Support engineers in remediating critical network security threats.
 * Documentation & Reporting: Develop comprehensive design documents, operational guidelines, and weekly status reports.
 * Collaboration & Leadership: Guide and coordinate team activities to ensure efficient troubleshooting and secure network operations., * Work shall be performed in a hybrid setting each week, Monday through Friday, as follows: Two days remote at a suitable off-site location. The client reserves the right to determine that an off-site location is unsuitable (e.g., crowded public space with distracting background noise during meetings).
 * Three days on site in Annapolis, MD 21401.
 * Perform during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EDT).
 * he candidate shall be flexible in extending coverage hours or scheduling to meet deadlines, project requirements, and/or on-call operational support, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.