Network Security Engineer

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Job Title : Network Security Engineer

Duration : Long Term

Location : Hybrid Annapolis MD (3 days onsite per week)

Position Type : Contract

Hours Per Week : 40

Interview Type : In-person (Primary) / Microsoft Teams (Optional)

Ceipal ID : SMDNETW425SN

Job ID : KL MJUD

End Client : Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) State of Maryland

Department : Judiciary / AOC - Administrative Office of the Courts

Scope of Project

This position is part of a task order under the Staff Augmentation & Professional Consulting Services . The Network Security Engineer will support enterprise-level network security operations architecture and implementation for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) ensuring secure scalable and compliant network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments.

Responsibilities :

Design implement and support Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall services

Configure and manage intrusion detection and prevention content filtering VPNs DLP and TLS / SSL inspection

Support complex Cisco-based switching routing and wireless environments

Implement and manage reverse proxies and load balancing using A10 Networks

Administer Network Access Control using Cisco ISE FreeRADIUS and ACLs

Implement multifactor authentication and 802.1X authentication for wired and wireless networks

Support enterprise routing protocols including EIGRP OSPF and BGP

Perform vulnerability assessments using Nessus NMAP and OS-level security tools

Conduct packet and protocol analysis using Wireshark Opnet Riverbed and network taps

Manage centralized monitoring and security platforms such as Panorama and SolarWinds

Produce technical documentation including network diagrams design documents project plans and user guides

Work independently troubleshoot complex issues and mentor junior staff

Communicate effectively with stakeholders and deliver technical presentations

Required / Preferred Skills :

Mandatory Qualifications :

10 years of CONUS experience in IT networking and network security

Associates degree in an IT-related field

Active Palo Alto PCNSA or Palo Alto Network Security Professional certification

Active CCNA Enterprise or CCNA Security certification

Preferred Certifications (Active or expired within last 3 years) :

Palo Alto PCNSE Next-Generation Firewall Engineer or Network Security Analyst

CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security

Experience Requirements :

5 years with Palo Alto Networks firewalls IDPS VPNs DLP and SSL inspection

4 years with Cisco switching routing and wireless

3 years with A10 Networks (reverse proxy load balancing)

2 years with Network Access Control (Cisco ISE FreeRADIUS ACLs)

Additional Technical Skills :

Cloud-based virtual networking and security

Enterprise micro-segmentation

PKI and certificate management

Authentication standards (802.1X)

Windows Unix and Linux operating systems

V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector Enterprise Solutions Professional Services Ecommerce Projects and Products. Within the Public Sector business unit we provide IT Professional Services to Federal State and Local governments. We hold multiple awards / contracts with 30 states including but not limited to NY CA FL GA MD MI NC OH OR CO CT TN PA TX VA NM VT and WA.

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Key Skills

Network security,Protocols,ASA,Tcp / IP,Routers,Windows,Access Control,Information Security,Infrastructure,Linux,IOS,Servers,Troubleshoot,Intrusion Detection,Siem

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1