Network Security Engineer

Title: Network Security Engineer (CCNP / Palo Alto Certification Preferred)

Location: 401 E. Fayette, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months (extension possible)

Note: This is a Hybrid role, Local candidates only!

Job Description

Our client has contract opportunity for Network Security Engineer in Baltimore, MD (HYBRID). The particulars of the position are as follows.

Description:

The Network Security Engineer ensures that computer network security and performance meets user needs and expectations. The Network security engineer performs a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training responsibilities to ensure sound infrastructure for the client.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Remediate IT infrastructure security needs and resolve network vulnerabilities

Monitor computer networks for security issues; Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.

Install, configure and support routers and switches in the enterprise environment

Manage enterprise and departmental firewalls.

Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect the network

Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data

Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain high security standards

Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security

Work with Info Sec Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities

Install security software and educate colleagues about infrastructure security

Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security

Perform risk assessments and testing of data and processing systems

Stay current on information technology trends and security standards

Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university

At least five (5) years of work experience in routing/switching and security

Requires experience managing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto enterprise firewalls

Requires experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches

Highly prefer 5-7 years of work experience

Requires experience with firewall operations and review of existing firewall rules for compliance, efficiency and accuracy

Requires experience with security standards for IT infrastructure

Equivalencies.

An equivalent combination of education and experience. If degree is unrelated to IT, then specialty IT experience is required. Advanced technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education. Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Requires a thorough understanding of routing and switching technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, VLANS, Trunking, etc.

Requires a thorough understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, and IDPS.

Requires a thorough understanding if Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.

Requires thorough understanding of internet technologies and network protocols

Requires ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.

Requires excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills.

Requires excellent logic and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to adhere to deadlines and work independently to meet goals.

Cisco CCNP and/or Palo Alto NGFE preferred

Previous experience in government is preferred.

BALTIMORE CITY RESIDENTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.