Senior Network Security Engineer — Cloud & Compliance

Credence; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Credence in McLean, VA is seeking a Network Security Engineer to own enterprise network and security infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments, including firewall policy, VPNs, and compliance-driven controls.

The role emphasizes SSP accuracy, ISSO functions, and GCP governance, requiring 5+ years' experience, strong Windows skills, and certification readiness. It offers a mission-focused environment with security clearances for federal work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years' hands-on network engineering or IT admin experience.
• Strong Windows OS knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise firewall administration.
• Familiar with configuration management and documentation tools.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise network and security infrastructure across on-prem and cloud.
• Administer multiple firewall platforms and VPNs.
• Support CMMC Level 2 and SOC 2 readiness.
• Develop and maintain SSP documentation and change management.
• Collaborate with Systems Admins for patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Produce network diagrams and technical docs.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Windows OS

Networking fundamentals

Firewall administration

Palo Alto NGFW

FortiGate VM

Cisco routing/switching

Cloud networking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palo Alto NGFW

FortiGate VM

Cloud NAT

GCP networking

Job description

Credence in McLean, VA is seeking a Network Security Engineer to own enterprise network and security infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments, including firewall policy, VPNs, and compliance-driven controls.

The role emphasizes SSP accuracy, ISSO functions, and GCP governance, requiring 5+ years' experience, strong Windows skills, and certification readiness. It offers a mission-focused environment with security clearances for federal work.