Network Security Engineer

Annapolis, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

We are looking for a senior level 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 execution.

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
Active certifications in:
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise or (CCNA) Security
  Certification or 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:
- 2 days onsite at Annapolis location
- 3 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

Position OverviewWe are looking for a senior level 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 so...