Network Engineer with Security Clearance

NeoMax; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoMax is seeking a Network Engineer with a strong focus on firewall technologies to design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall architectures in the Herndon, VA area.

The role requires extensive experience with Cisco and Palo Alto platforms, along with Netscaler exposure. You will monitor for threats, optimize security configurations, and collaborate with IT and security teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of experience in network engineering or security
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred for the role
• Proven ability to design, implement and manage firewall solutions across enterprise networks
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rules, and threat mitigation

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions across enterprise networks.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules.
• Monitor traffic to detect threats and address vulnerabilities proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security with business objectives.

Skills

Firewall design

Cisco/ Palo Alto

Threat monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto Panorama

Netscaler

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) and improved your…