Network Security Engineer I - TS/SCI | Firewalls & VPNs

Itezz; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 10% contributions

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

Employer-paid retirement benefits

Job summary

Itezz Inc. is seeking a Network Security Engineer to analyze complex hardware systems and design, deploy, and maintain secure networks across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI with polygraph, DoD-equivalent credentials, and hands-on experience with enterprise hardware integration. Responsibilities include site surveys, installation planning, and hardware configuration, ensuring solutions meet user requirements while coordinating with federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph.
• At least five years as a Network Security Engineer on large programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in CE/CS/EE/IS/math or related field; five years may substitute for degree.
• DoD 8570 Baseline IAT Level II certification.
• Vendor certifications: Palo Alto NGFE, SNSA/SNSP, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hardware specs and document practical designs for servers, network devices, storage, and processors.
• Prepare functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Ensure problems are identified and solved to meet user requirements.
• Assist with installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct site surveys and document current network configuration and site requirements.
• Recommend hardware acquisition specifications and prepare engineering plans and Technical Design Packages.
• Develop hardware installation schedules based on setup and test timelines.
• Prepare as-built drawings and site installation/test reports.
• Configure network devices, firewalls, proxies, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Train site personnel in proper use of hardware.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Network Security Engineer experience

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (CE/CS/EE/IS/math)

Tools

Palo Alto NGFE

SNSA/SNSP

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

Job description

Itezz Inc. is seeking a Network Security Engineer to analyze complex hardware systems and design, deploy, and maintain secure networks across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI with polygraph, DoD-equivalent credentials, and hands-on experience with enterprise hardware integration. Responsibilities include site surveys, installation planning, and hardware configuration, ensuring solutions meet user requirements while coordinating with federal agencies.