Senior Network Security Engineer (Firewall/IPS) - Active Top Secret Required - DOJ NSD

ITC Federal, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Network Security Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding national security. This full-time position involves managing advanced network security technologies, including firewalls and IPS, while collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll be responsible for designing security protocols, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the organization's defense mechanisms against evolving threats. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to critical national initiatives in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco security products essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements organization's information security.
• Monitors health of firewalls and recommends improvements.
• Researches and implements new network security technologies.

Skills

Network Security

Firewall Configuration

IPS Management

VPN Management

Security Tools Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Cisco FMC1000

Cisco ISE

Job description

Senior Network Security Engineer (Firewall/IPS) - Active Top Secret Required - DOJ NSD

Location

US-DC-

ID

2025-1341

Remote

No

Overview

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: DOJ NSD - National Security Division

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position; Government contractor supporting DOJ NSD

LOCATION: Employee must work onsite at one of the following two approved DOJ work locations - Washington, DC OR Bluemont, VA (Mount Weather)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursement

POSITION TIMING: Position requires candidate to be submitted for a DOJ SCI prior to starting employment; SCI process can take 3-6+ weeks to complete.

ITC Federal, LLC is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to carry out the Department's highest priority: to combat terrorism and other threats to national security. The Infrastructure Support and Software Development Services division provides all IT services necessary to support the NSD's Infrastructure & Operations as well as Software Development, Engineering, and Service Desk.

OVERVIEW:

The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to carry out the Department's highest priority: to combat terrorism and other threats to national security. The Infrastructure Support and Software Development Services division provides all IT services necessary to support the NSD's Infrastructure & Operations as well as Software Development, Engineering, and Service Desk.

The Senior Network Security Administrator administers, supports, and maintains network capabilities, including IPS and Firewall.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and implements the organization's information security.
• Analyzes requirements and potential solutions for technical and economic feasibility.
• Design optimized firewall and IPS rule structure and ensures standards are maintained.
• Monitors and maintains health of all firewalls/IPS and recommends improvements.
• Develops and maintains documentation of firewall/IPS procedures.
• Develops and maintains complex schematics relating to network security.
• Researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, tests, and implements new network security technologies.
• Displays expert knowledge of current security tools and practices.
• Under general guidance, provides support to network engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience, required
• Must have hands on experience on configuration to deployment of Cisco FMC1000 physical and FMC-VMware, Cisco ISE and IPS products.
• Must have experience managing IPsec VPN, Site-to-Site VPN to Azure cloud.

DESIRED:

• Cisco certifications, desired (CCNA, CCNP)

POSITION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; can be substituted with an additional 2+ years related experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a DOJ SCI

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standard office environment; ability to lift 25 pounds.

ITC Federal, LLC, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.