Network Engineer (Expert) - Herndon, VA

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph U.S. Person Required Yes Travel Percentage Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills We are actively seeking Network Engineers with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing Cisco, Pala Alto, and Netscaler firewall network devices Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and firewall technologies Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on firewall technologies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Strong proficiency with Palo Alto & CISCO firewall platforms, Netscaler firewall platforms is a plus In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on-premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google) Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms is a plus Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.