Network Security Engineer III Security Clearance

Position: Network Security Engineer III with Security Clearance
Title:

Network Security Engineer III

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
- * 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 six (6) 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