Network Security Engineer - Annapolis, MD (Onsite)

Mandatory skills:

Candidates must meet all the following to be considered:

Certifications (Active):

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or equivalent Palo Alto Networks Network Security Professional certification
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise or Security

Job description:

• 10 years of CONUS-based experience in IT networking and network security
• Advanced certifications (active or expired within the last 3 years), including but not limited to:
• Palo Alto PCNSE / Next-Generation Firewall Engineer / Network Security Analyst
• Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Security)
• Minimum 3 years of experience with reverse proxies and load balancing using A10 Networks
• At least 2 years of experience with Network Access Control (NAC) using Cisco solutions
• Experience implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions with Microsoft
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based virtual networking and security services
• Strong knowledge of authentication standards (802.1X) for wired and wireless environments
• Experience implementing micro segmentation in enterprise data center environments
• Expertise in certificate management and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus and NMAP across Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems
• Proficiency in packet and protocol analysis using tools such as Opnet, Riverbed, Wireshark, and network taps
• Experience with centralized network management platforms including Panorama and SolarWinds
• Strong working knowledge of major server and desktop operating systems and related utilities