TEKsystems
Top Skills Details
Top 3 skills: CISCO Identity Services Engine (ISE), CISCO NAC, IPS/IDS, Network Security
Minimum eight years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role implementing and maintaining Network Access Control technologies (Cisco IDS/IPS, ISE, Forescout, Cisco AnyConnect, etc.)
Experience with mid‑to‑large‑scale implementations of Network Access Control technologies
Network Access Control: Cisco ISE, Forescout, Cisco ACS, RSA, Cisco AnyConnect
IDS/IPS technologies: Cisco IDS/IPS, Gigamon
LAN Technologies: Cisco Switches and Cisco ASA Firewalls; VLANs, MPLS, 802.1X configuration
Certifications: CCNP (ActivE)
How a Network Security Engineer Will Make an Impact Collaborate in the Architecture and Administration of LAN technologies of Cisco Switches and Cisco ASA Firewalls.
Collaborate in the architecture and Administration of Network Access Control systems including but not limited Cisco ISE, Forescout, Cisco ACS, RSA, Cisco AnyConnect, Gigamon, IDS/IPS.
Troubleshoot and problem‑solve a wide variety of client/user issues and act as an escalation point for LAN/NAC related issues.
Work closely with other IT functional teams to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the IT organization.
Support the development of project schedules and execution as authorized.
Maintain relationships with key third‑party software/hardware vendors to provide support to the infrastructure as needed.
What You'll Need to Succeed Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
Required Experience: Minimum eight years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role implementing and maintaining Network Access Control technologies (Cisco IDS/IPS, ISE, Forescout, Cisco AnyConnect, etc.)
Experience with mid‑to‑large‑scale implementations of Network Access Control technologies.
Required Technical Skills: Cisco CCNA/CCNA/Security, CCNP/CCNP Security, or CCIE certifications, Cisco SISE certification.
Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an NIH public trust.
Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to explain and elaborate on technical details; Ability to lead teams; Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast‑paced IT environment.
Preferred Skills: Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers; Experience with Forescout security products; Experience configuring Cisco ASAs and switches; Experience configuring 802.1X; Experience configuring and implementing network segmentation including VLANs and MPLS; Experience with multiple end‑system operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Apple IOS); Experience with ServiceNow and Visio is an asset.
Additional Skills & Qualifications What is the mission of the program/contract? To operate and manage the network infrastructure for the NIH scientific and administrative communities in an effective and reliable manner.
What will a typical workday look like for the Contractor? Is this a team setting?
Provide daily support for tickets: service requests, incidents, problems, and tasks.
Execute tasks to support projects.
Provide regular updates to tickets.
Produce daily/weekly status reports.
Develop and execute change request plans.
Identify appropriate security access control solutions to satisfy customer business objectives/requirements.
Develop High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs).
Document physical and logical topologies for security solutions.
Develop High‑Level task lists/Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Determine the Level of Effort (LOE) for service/solutions.
Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and participate in the decision‑making process for the acquisition of current/new technologies for the customer environment.
Document solution risks, issues and mitigation strategies.
Create and maintain network diagrams.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise for network security technologies.
Meet with management and the customer to present and discuss design and implementation efforts.
Experience Level Expert Level
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $81.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident,
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bethesda, MD.
About TEKsystems TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Minimum eight years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role implementing and maintaining Network Access Control technologies (Cisco IDS/IPS, ISE, Forescout, Cisco AnyConnect, etc.)
Experience with mid‑to‑large‑scale implementations of Network Access Control technologies
Network Access Control: Cisco ISE, Forescout, Cisco ACS, RSA, Cisco AnyConnect
IDS/IPS technologies: Cisco IDS/IPS, Gigamon
LAN Technologies: Cisco Switches and Cisco ASA Firewalls; VLANs, MPLS, 802.1X configuration
Certifications: CCNP (ActivE)
How a Network Security Engineer Will Make an Impact Collaborate in the Architecture and Administration of LAN technologies of Cisco Switches and Cisco ASA Firewalls.
Collaborate in the architecture and Administration of Network Access Control systems including but not limited Cisco ISE, Forescout, Cisco ACS, RSA, Cisco AnyConnect, Gigamon, IDS/IPS.
Troubleshoot and problem‑solve a wide variety of client/user issues and act as an escalation point for LAN/NAC related issues.
Work closely with other IT functional teams to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the IT organization.
Support the development of project schedules and execution as authorized.
Maintain relationships with key third‑party software/hardware vendors to provide support to the infrastructure as needed.
What You'll Need to Succeed Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
Required Experience: Minimum eight years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role implementing and maintaining Network Access Control technologies (Cisco IDS/IPS, ISE, Forescout, Cisco AnyConnect, etc.)
Experience with mid‑to‑large‑scale implementations of Network Access Control technologies.
Required Technical Skills: Cisco CCNA/CCNA/Security, CCNP/CCNP Security, or CCIE certifications, Cisco SISE certification.
Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an NIH public trust.
Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to explain and elaborate on technical details; Ability to lead teams; Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast‑paced IT environment.
Preferred Skills: Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers; Experience with Forescout security products; Experience configuring Cisco ASAs and switches; Experience configuring 802.1X; Experience configuring and implementing network segmentation including VLANs and MPLS; Experience with multiple end‑system operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Apple IOS); Experience with ServiceNow and Visio is an asset.
Additional Skills & Qualifications What is the mission of the program/contract? To operate and manage the network infrastructure for the NIH scientific and administrative communities in an effective and reliable manner.
What will a typical workday look like for the Contractor? Is this a team setting?
Provide daily support for tickets: service requests, incidents, problems, and tasks.
Execute tasks to support projects.
Provide regular updates to tickets.
Produce daily/weekly status reports.
Develop and execute change request plans.
Identify appropriate security access control solutions to satisfy customer business objectives/requirements.
Develop High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs).
Document physical and logical topologies for security solutions.
Develop High‑Level task lists/Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Determine the Level of Effort (LOE) for service/solutions.
Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and participate in the decision‑making process for the acquisition of current/new technologies for the customer environment.
Document solution risks, issues and mitigation strategies.
Create and maintain network diagrams.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise for network security technologies.
Meet with management and the customer to present and discuss design and implementation efforts.
Experience Level Expert Level
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $81.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident,
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bethesda, MD.
About TEKsystems TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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