Job Description
Job Title: Certified Network Security Engineer.
Location: Annapolis, MD (Hybrid)
We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification
Minimum Qualifications:
- An Associate Degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field, as recognized by the AOC.
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in either Enterprise or Security track
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of technical experience in IT networking and network security within the continental United States (CONUS).
- A Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field, as determined by the AOC.
- Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) from Palo Alto Networks
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security
- At least five (5) years of experience with:
- Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall solutions
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention using Palo Alto technologies
- Content Filtering via Palo Alto solutions
- VPN implementation using Palo Alto systems
- Data Loss Prevention strategies
- TLS/SSL traffic inspection
- At least four (4) years of experience in complex Cisco network environments, including switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
- At least three (3) years of experience working with A10 Networks for reverse proxying and load balancing.
- At least two (2) years of experience with Network Access Control solutions, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), FreeRADIUS, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
- Implementing Microsoft-based multifactor authentication solutions
- Cloud networking and security services
- 802.1x authentication for wired and wireless networks
- Scalable routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
- Micro-segmentation in enterprise data centers
- Certificate management and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, NMAP) and working with Windows, Unix, and Linux environments
- Protocol and packet analysis tools including Opnet, Riverbed, Wireshark, and network taps
- Centralized network management tools such as Panorama and SolarWinds
- Major server and desktop operating systems and related utilities
- Work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior staff
- Communicate effectively through presentations
- Create clear and concise technical documentation including network diagrams, design plans, project schedules, and user guides
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identifying organizational needs and assisting in the design and implementation of network solutions.
- Leading or supporting project-based engineering, design, installation, and troubleshooting of data security networks.
- Delivering assessments, designs, and implementation of secure data networking environments.
- Developing detailed design documentation (both graphical and textual) and managing the implementation process from design to final acceptance.
- Supporting internal teams with capacity planning, performance monitoring, and secure network review.
- Leading or assisting migration efforts from legacy network security platforms to modern, next-generation solutions.
- Collaborating with network engineers to troubleshoot complex issues or respond to security threats.
- Working closely with engineering teams to implement configuration standards, change management, and operational procedures.
- Coordinating and guiding team members in resolving end-user issues promptly and accurately.
- Producing weekly status reports highlighting project progress, milestones, and completed tasks.
- Organizing and facilitating weekly team meetings or calls as needed. If you meet these qualifications, please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin. Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.
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