Urgent:: Network Security Engineer || Face To Face interview in Annapolis, MD

Network Security Engineer

Location: Annapolis, MD (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or required

Visas: and USC

MOI: F2F

LinkedIn Required

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Associate degree or higher

Certifications (Active):

• Palo Alto Networks: PCNSA, PCNSP, or PCNSE AND
• Cisco: CCNA (Enterprise or Security) or CCNP

Experience:

• 5+ years hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks security technologies (next-gen firewalls, intrusion prevention, content filtering, VPNs, TLS/SSL inspection, DLP).
• 4+ years designing, configuring, and supporting complex Cisco network environments (switching, routing, wireless).
• 3+ years supporting reverse proxy/load-balancing solutions (e.g., A10 Networks).
• 2+ years implementing Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including Cisco ISE, RADIUS, ACLs.
• Broad experience in enterprise networking and security disciplines, including:
• Microsoft multi-factor authentication
• Cloud-based virtual networking/security
• 802.1x authentication (wired/wireless)
• Routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
• Microsegmentation in data centers
• PKI and digital certificate management
• Vulnerability assessment (Nessus, NMAP)
• Packet/protocol analysis (Wireshark, Riverbed, OpNet)
• Network monitoring tools (Panorama, SolarWinds)
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and work independently on complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the U.S.
• Advanced certifications:
• Palo Alto Networks PCNSE or equivalent
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Security

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to attend in-person interviews.
• Must provide copies of certifications and degrees for submission.