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Job Location drjobs

Annapolis, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to support enterprise network infrastructure initiatives focused on secure scalable and high-availability systems. The engineer will play a vital role in the planning design deployment and management of secure networking solutions across systems. This role requires a deep understanding of network security principles modern tools and enterprise environments along with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and project .

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the architecture and deployment of robust and secure network systems aligned with enterprise requirements.
  • Manage hands-on implementations of next-gen firewall technologies and secure connectivity solutions.
  • Lead or participate in transitioning legacy systems to contemporary platforms using Palo Alto Cisco and other security tools.
  • Deliver ongoing security assessments and performance reviews for data communication networks.
  • Generate technical documentation including network diagrams implementation plans and status updates.
  • Support end-user issue resolution in coordination with other IT teams and maintain regular communication on project status.
  • Coordinate and conduct weekly status meetings prepare reports and track milestones.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a relevant IT discipline.
  • Active certifications in:
    • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of hands-on experience in IT networking and cybersecurity across CONUS.
  • Additional certifications highly desired:
    • Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
    • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure or Security

Technical Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience with:
    • Palo Alto Networks (firewalls content filtering DLP VPNs IDS/IPS SSL/TLS inspection)
    • Cisco switching routing wireless infrastructure
    • A10 load balancers and reverse proxies
    • Cisco ISE Free Radius and ACLs
  • Familiarity with:
    • MFA and 802.1x authentication
    • Cloud-based security and networking models
    • EIGRP OSPF BGP routing protocols
    • PKI certificate management
    • Nessus NMAP Wireshark for vulnerability and protocol analysis
    • Panorama SolarWinds for centralized management
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Mentor junior engineers and work independently
    • Create technical documentation and deliver professional presentations

Work Schedule and Conditions

  • Hybrid work model:
    • 3 days onsite at Annapolis location
    • 2 days remote (subject to performance and approval)
  • Standard hours: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:30 PM EST
  • Must be available for on-site support within 4 hours if needed
  • Occasional extended hours weekends or holidays may be required

Employment Type

Full Time

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