DMV-Based Senior Network Security Engineer - Gov’t Contract

Game Kings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Game Kings is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer (NSE) to support design, implementation, operation, and security of client networks and security infrastructure in a long-term government contract. The role requires monitoring, threat mitigation, and hands-on configuration of security appliances in the Washington, DC area.

The NSE will work on complex security issues, perform forensic and packet analysis, and coordinate with teams to ensure reliable and secure network services.

Qualifications

• Experience building large-scale, multi-site network architectures.
• Knowledge of secure remote access/WAN technologies (IPsec, VPN).
• Knowledge of network-based and system-level attacks and mitigation methods.
• Experience with Cisco Firepower and ASA firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze data traffic patterns within the client network infrastructure.
• Identify network problems and recommend improvements for optimal performance.
• Improve network quality and security against threats and malware.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls and other appliances per client security standards.
• Monitor security measures within the network perimeter to prevent breaches.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure Services for network change planning and execution.
• Ensure adherence to network policies and disaster recovery for networks and security.

Skills

Network security design

Threat analysis

Firewall configuration

Forensic analysis

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Cisco ASA

Cisco ISE

NGFW

Cisco AMP

Job description

Game Kings is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer (NSE) to support design, implementation, operation, and security of client networks and security infrastructure in a long-term government contract. The role requires monitoring, threat mitigation, and hands-on configuration of security appliances in the Washington, DC area.

The NSE will work on complex security issues, perform forensic and packet analysis, and coordinate with teams to ensure reliable and secure network services.