Network Security Engineer

This is a 6-month contract position for a Network Security Engineer based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze data traffic patterns within the network infrastructure
• Identify network problems and recommend improvements to ensure optimal performance
• Address network quality degradation and enhance overall network security
• Stay current with the latest security threats, worms, and malware, and advise on mitigation strategies
• Ensure reliability and stability of network operations
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other appliances in compliance with security standards
• Monitor security measures within the network perimeter to prevent breaches and safeguard information from unauthorized access
• Respond with appropriate urgency to complex technical issues escalated to the Network Engineer level
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel to determine solutions that increase end user satisfaction, follow through to completion, and communicate results
• Escalate to management any situations that could adversely impact service provided to end users

Qualifications

• Required

• 4 years of experience in the development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of networked systems including LANs, WANs, and Telephony Systems

• 4 years of experience with network standards, protocols, and procedures

• 4 years of experience in network architecture and topology, including transmission protocols, broadcasting, switching, control, and management

• 4 years of experience performing routing and network configuration management functions

• 4 years of experience with network systems management methods, including end-to-end systems performance monitoring

• Experience with Cisco Firepower (Next Generation Firewall)

• Experience with Cisco ASA Firewalls

• Experience with Cisco ISE 2.0 and above (Identity Services Engine)

• Experience with Cisco NGFW (Next Generation Firewall)

• Experience with Cisco AMP (Advanced Malware Protection)

• Preferred

• Certification in network or system administration such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, or MCSA