Senior Federal Network Security Engineer

Adaptivestack Technologies Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

A federal IT services company is seeking a proactive Sr. Network Information Security Engineer to secure the network infrastructure for the NIH. Responsibilities include implementing security solutions, monitoring systems, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and over 4 years of related experience. Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks like FISMA and tools like Cisco ASA is crucial. They offer competitive salaries and a commitment to mission-critical projects supporting national health initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network security engineering in a federal, enterprise, or critical infrastructure environment.
• Experience with enterprise network security tools like Cisco ASA/Firepower and Palo Alto.
• Strong working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks including FISMA, NIST 800-53.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
• Monitor system logs and alerts to detect anomalies and investigate incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in remediation planning.

Skills

Network security engineering

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Palo Alto

Splunk

Tenable Nessus

Cisco ISE

Job description

A federal IT services company is seeking a proactive Sr. Network Information Security Engineer to secure the network infrastructure for the NIH. Responsibilities include implementing security solutions, monitoring systems, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and over 4 years of related experience. Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks like FISMA and tools like Cisco ASA is crucial. They offer competitive salaries and a commitment to mission-critical projects supporting national health initiatives.