Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Network Engineer Herndon, VA CB-NE-HRN-003 Required Education, Experience, & Skills: We are actively seeking Network Engineers with a minimum of 16 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, Palo Alto, and Juniper 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 - 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)
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred