Network Security Engineer

Linuxnewbieguide; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Network Security Engineer with extensive IT networking and network security experience. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and have a background in mentoring junior staff. This contract position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT networking and network security experience.
• Active certifications including PCNSE and CCNP.
• Ability to mentor junior associates and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Propose resource(s) that meet specified qualifications.
• Work independently and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Produce technical documents and deliver presentations.

Skills

Network Security

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Presentation Skills

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Palo Alto Networks next generation firewall

Cisco Systems

Nessus

Wireshark

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Radiant Digital

1. The Offeror shall propose resource(s) that meet the following minimum qualifications:

a. Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field, as determined by the AOC.

b. Active certifications as follows:

1) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification.

2) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or (CCNP) Security Certification.

2. The AOC prefers Offeror proposed resource(s) to have the following qualifications:

a. Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking and network security.

b. Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field, as determined by the AOC.

c. Current Certifications as follows:

i. Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Certification from Palo Alto Networks

ii. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security Certification

OFFER OR RESOURCE(S) SKILL, EXPERIENCE, & CAPABILITIES:

A. Offeror shall propose resource(s) possessing the following preferred skills, experience, and capabilities:

a. Five (5) years of experience with:

i. Palo Alto Networks next generation firewall services.

ii. Intrusion Detection and Prevention with Palo Alto networks.

vi. TLS/SSL Inspection

b. Four (4) years of experience in Complex switching, routing, wireless with Cisco Systems.

c. Three (3) years of experience in Reverse Proxies, Load Balancing with A10 networks.

d. Two (2) years of experience in Network Access Control - Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Free Radius, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).

e. General experience with the following:

i. Implementing multifactor authentication solutions with Microsoft.

ii. Cloud based virtual networking and security services

iii. Authentication standards - (802.1x) in wired and wireless applications.

iv. Scalable routing protocols Enhance Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path Fist (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

vi. Certificate Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

vii. Vulnerability management using Nessus, NMAP, Windows, Unix, and Linux OS

viii. Packet/Protocol Analysis using Opnet, Riverbed, Wireshark, and taps.

x. Major server and desktop operating systems and utilities

f. Ability to:

i. To work independently, troubleshoot and provide mentoring to junior associates.

ii. Communicate effectively when providing presentations.

iii. Produce technical documents (diagrams, design documents, project plans and schedules, and user instructions) as required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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