Network Security Engineer (Top Secret)

Network Security Engineer (Top Secret)
On-site - Washington D.C

Are you a seasoned IT professional passionate about network security? Join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of our network infrastructure. As a Network Security Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, design and implement security solutions, and contribute to the success of high-impact projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and hold an active Top-Secret clearance, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Security Initiatives: Plan, coordinate, and implement innovative security solutions that protect our organization's most critical information.
• Optimize Firewall/IPS Structures: Design and maintain optimized firewall and IPS rule structures, ensuring our security standards remain top tier.
• Proactive Monitoring & Maintenance : Monitor the health of all firewalls and IPS systems, proactively recommend improvements, and implement necessary upgrades.
• Documentation & Schematics: Develop and maintain clear, concise documentation and complex network security schematics to ensure seamless operational continuity.
• Explore New Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve by researching, testing, and implementing the latest in network security technologies.
• Collaborate with Network Engineers: Provide support to our network engineers, offering your expert knowledge to help solve complex security challenges.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive IT Expertise: You have 7+ years of IT experience with a deep understanding of network security.
• Hands-On Experience: You've worked extensively with Cisco FMC1000 (physical and VMware), Cisco ISE, and Cisco IPS products, from configuration to deployment.
• VPN Expertise: Strong experience managing IPsec VPN and Site-to-Site VPN connections to Azure cloud.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance: You hold an active Top-Secret clearance, enabling you to work on sensitive, high-impact projects.
• Education: A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, but we value additional hands-on experience if you bring expertise without a formal degree.

Pay Rate / Range: $50.00-60.00 an hour
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
• Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

This program requires US Citizenship.

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