Network Security Engineer IV

Title: Network Security Engineer IV


Location: Alexandria, VA


Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details:

• Responsible for the deployment, configuration, and operational support of enterprise firewall infrastructure


• Execute enterprise networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, and end-to-end traffic flow


• Demonstrate LAN and WAN troubleshooting experience


• Hands on experience with eBGP, VLANs, and Palo Alto APP-ID


• Design, implement, and maintain NGFW security policies, including both physical and virtual firewalls


• Perform IDS/IPS configuration, tuning, and alert triage


• Read, produce, and maintain accurate network diagrams (Visio or equivalent)


• Conduct network security monitoring including traffic analysis and anomaly detection


• Troubleshoot routing, VLAN, and policy related issues impacting data flow across the enterprise


• Perform packet captures and traffic analysis to isolate and resolve complex connectivity issues


• Monitor and refine Splunk dashboards and alerts in support of firewall operations and incident investigation desired


• Collaborate with the network, SOC, and engineering teams during incidents and routine operations


• Document configurations, runbooks, and post incident findings

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree


• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level


• Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired


• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications


• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled