Senior Network Security Engineer — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Ignite IT; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ignite IT is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer in Suitland, Maryland, to design and enhance enterprise network security across various environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, responsible for operational support and incident management.

This role demands strong communication skills and familiarity with compliance standards, ensuring robust security for network operations and remote connectivity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network security engineering, network infrastructure, or cybersecurity infrastructure.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting enterprise firewall platforms.
• Experience working within formal change management and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall solutions.
• Provide operational support for network security systems.
• Support compliance and audit activities by preparing documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Cisco security technologies

Experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies

Strong understanding of firewall policy design

Experience supporting vulnerability remediation

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Education

7+ years of experience in network security engineering

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto NGFW

RSA SecurID Authentication Manager

Cloudflare

Job description

Ignite IT is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer in Suitland, Maryland, to design and enhance enterprise network security across various environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, responsible for operational support and incident management.

This role demands strong communication skills and familiarity with compliance standards, ensuring robust security for network operations and remote connectivity.