Network Security Engineer

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Annapolis, MD (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Role Overview:
The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure networking
solutions, lead projects and migrations, troubleshoot network security issues, and
support internal teams with network security operations. The role involves end-to-end
project management from design to implementation and includes mentoring junior
engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
● Identify organizational requirements and design network security solutions.
● Engineer, install, and troubleshoot secure networks.
● Develop design documentation and manage implementations.
● Assist with capacity planning, monitoring, and review of secure networks.
● Lead migrations from legacy platforms to next-generation security technologies.
● Support threat remediation and network troubleshooting.
● Implement configuration guidelines, change management, and standard operating
procedures.
● Lead and coordinate team activities to resolve issues promptly.
● Generate weekly project reports and host status meetings.
Required Experience:
● 5+ years with Palo Alto Networks: firewalls, IDS/IPS, content filtering, VPN, DLP,
TLS/SSL inspection.
● 4+ years with Cisco systems: complex switching, routing, wireless.
● 3+ years with A10 Networks: reverse proxies, load balancing.
● 2+ years with Network Access Control: Cisco ISE, Free Radius, ACLs.
● General knowledge: Microsoft MFA, cloud networking/security, authentication
standards (802.1x), routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), microsegmentation,
PKI, vulnerability management (Nessus, NMAP), packet/protocol analysis
(Wireshark, Opnet), centralized management tools (Panorama, SolarWinds), major
OS platforms.

Qualifications:
● Associate degree in IT or related field.
● Active certifications:
○ PCNSA or equivalent Palo Alto certification
○ CCNA Enterprise or CCNA Security

Preferred Qualifications:
● 10+ years of U.S.-based networking/security experience
● Advanced certifications (PCNSE, CCNP Enterprise/Security)
Skills & Competencies:
● Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff
● Strong communication and presentation skills
● Ability to produce technical documentation, project plans, and user instructions