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Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Network Security Engineer to support a federal law enforcement customer in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on engineering, administration, and security for the customer's network infrastructure.
GENERAL DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CLEARANCE:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Network Security Engineer to support a federal law enforcement customer in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on engineering, administration, and security for the customer's network infrastructure.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Engineer, secure, and administer enterprise network infrastructures, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS solutions.
- Architect and deploy network solutions using a variety of technologies (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Linksy, Dell).
- Design, develop and document secure network architectures; integrate security throughout the system and network lifecycle, aligning with compliance requirements and organizational mission needs.
- Perform network administration duties: configuration updates, firmware management, access reviews, routing/switching optimization, and log/audit management.
- Conduct vulnerability scanning, remediation, patching, and hardening of network devices.
- Troubleshoot complex network and security issues; provide incident response and recovery support.
- Ensure technical compliance with applicable security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., DISA SITGs, NIST 800-53, RMF).
- Collaborate with ISSOs, Assessors, System Owners, and other stakeholders to implement security controls.
- Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation/authorization (ATO) activities.
- Document security configurations, engineering solutions, and compliance evidence.
- Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues in a timely manner.
- Promoting information security awareness across the program, ensuring security controls and processes are implemented.
- Maintain awareness of new technologies and trends and bring solutions to the client.
- Able to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Other related duties assigned by the program manager and government leadership.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering, administration, and security.
- 8+ years of experience in control implementation and secure system engineering or design.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching.
- Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
- Experience with other networking technologies such as Linksys, Dell etc.
- Strong scripting skills for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Knowledge of network protocols, packet analysis, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
- Able to deliver and present security compliance to a wide range of audiences (i.e., system owners, division leadership).
- Strong desire to learn, grow and is highly motivated.
- Certifications: Professional network and security certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP) are highly preferred.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience configuring and operating enterprise storage area networks (SAN).
- Understanding of cloud systems and security tools.
- Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, Tenable, CrowdStrike, Panorama.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
CLEARANCE:
- US Citizenship required
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