Network Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco
Cisco ASDM
DNA
Documentation
Firewall
IEEE 802.1X
IPsec
Linux
Management
Microsoft Windows
NetFlow
Network
Network Monitoring
Network Security
Nexus
OSPF
Operating Systems
Organizational Skills
PKI
Palo Alto
Project Implementation
Regulatory Compliance
Routers
SMTP
SNMP
Secure Shell
Switches
Virtual Private Network

Job Details

About the job

In this Senior Network Engineer position you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting network systems across different branches and office locations within this company. Deep technical knowledge, strong documentation skills and the ability to manage projects while supporting daily operations are required. This opportunity requires on-site work in Reston, VA for the first 90 days, but then allows you the opportunity to transition to a hybrid work from home schedule with an on-call rotation requiring you to be on-site once a week monthly.
Required Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years hands-on experience working with Cisco network equipment
  • Expert in configuration and troubleshooting for Cisco IRS Routers, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switches, Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Strong knowledge of how networks and network security work (BGP, MP BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, IPsec, MACsec, VPN, 802.1x)
  • Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux)
  • Comfortable using network related tools and applications (SSH, SNMP, SMTP, NetFlow, PKI, Cisco DNA, Cisco DCNM/NDFC, ASDM, FMC, and Panorama)
  • Strong skills in managing and organizing technical projects
  • Ability to quickly learn and work with next generation firewalls, network security technologies, load balancers and network monitoring tools
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical information to technical and non-technical individuals
  • Flexible with work hours and able to travel to branch locations if needed for maintenance
Daily Responsibilities:
  • 50% Cisco Configurations & Maintenance
  • 50% Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
Tech Breakdown:
  • 40% Project Implementation & Deployment
  • 30% Support & Troubleshooting
  • 30% Network Compliance & Documentation
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