Network Engineer with Security Clearance

NeoMax; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoMax is seeking a Network Engineer with 11+ years of experience to design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall solutions across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Netscaler platforms.

Bachelor's or master's degree is preferred. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Palo Alto & Cisco firewalls; Netscaler a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Netscaler devices.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats and address vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security with business objectives.
• Translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.

Skills

Firewall design

Firewall configuration

Threat monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Security best practices

Requirements translation

Firewall focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto Panorama

Netscaler management

Job description

Job Description We are actively seeking a Network Engineer with a minimum of 11 years of experience. A bachelor's or master’s degree is preferred. Required Skills

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing Cisco, Pala Alto, and Netscaler firewall network devices
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules
• Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and firewall technologies
• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on firewall technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Desired Skills
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto & CISCO firewall platforms, Netscaler firewall platforms is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model
• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama
• Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
• Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on-premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google)
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred