Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Network Security Engineer

Location: Alexandria, VA - Hybrid Remote

Eligibility: Candidate must be eligible to be employed in the United States

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a
Sr. Network Security Engineer. Here, technologists have many paths to
grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across
the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Security Engineer Senior, the work you’ll do will be
impactful to the mission of the customer.

Responsibilities:

● Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Cisco Identity
Services Engine (ISE) for network access control.

● Manage and implement network access policies using Cisco Secure Client
and Microsoft native supplicants for both wired and wireless
authentication.

● Test and deploy posture assessment for endpoints to ensure compliance
with security policies.

● Troubleshoot and resolve network access issues related to 802.1X
authentication and posture assessment.

● Configure and manage network devices to enforce access control
policies.

● Work closely with the network and security teams to ensure seamless
integration of network access control solutions.

● Develop and maintain detailed documentation of configurations,
processes, and procedures.

● Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
related to network access control and security.

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your network security expertise and drive for innovation. The
Network Security Engineer Senior must have:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a
related field.

● Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and security,
with a focus on network access control.

● Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine
(ISE).

● Proficiency in using Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft native
supplicants for 802.1X authentication.

● Experience with both wired and wireless network authentication and
posture assessment.

● Strong understanding of network security principles and best
practices.

● Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

● Strong communication and documentation skills.

● Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE or other Cisco
and Juniper security certifications) are preferred.

Preferred Skills:

● Experience with other network access control solutions.

● Familiarity with endpoint security and compliance management.

● Knowledge of scripting and automation tools.

● Experience with Riverbed Profiler and analyzing NetFlow data is a
plus.