Job Overview: Our customer is seeking a Network Engineer for a 12 month hybrid opportunity located in Falls Church VA.
The individuals will work 3-4 days off site and 1-2 days onsite working 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. All individuals must possess a previous (within 2 years) or existing United Stated Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET clearance. We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer to join our team and focus on expanding the capabilities of the Network Access Control (NAC) system. You will play a key role in current NAC (National Access Control) environment and working with a team to add new functionalities.
Responsibilities:
Work with the existing NAC system (experience with ForeScout, Cisco ISE, ClearPass, or similar NAC solutions)
Analyze network traffic and device behavior to identify areas for NAC improvement
Design and implement new NAC functionalities to enhance security posture
Collaborate with security and network operations teams
Document procedures and configurations for new NAC features
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Must be a US Citizen
Familiarity with NAC platform, experience with ForeScout NAC a plus
3-5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role
Strong understanding of network security concepts, including access control principles
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks