Macpower Digital Assets Edge
Network Security Engineer (W2 ONLY)
Macpower Digital Assets Edge, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Job Overview:
We are seeking a
highly skilled Network Security Engineer
to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, installing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures. This position ensures
stable, scalable, redundant, and secure 24/7 network operations
by proactively assessing requirements, implementing solutions, and optimizing security frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Implementation : Plan, coordinate, and install secure network systems to meet organizational needs. Security & Risk Assessment : Perform in-depth assessments and provide
secure networking solutions
to mitigate risks. Firewall & Threat Management : Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot
next-generation firewall services, IDS/IPS, and content filtering solutions . Migration & Optimization : Lead or assist in transitioning legacy security platforms to
modern defense-in-depth architectures . Troubleshooting & Incident Response : Support engineers in
remediating critical network security threats . Documentation & Reporting : Develop comprehensive
design documents, operational guidelines, and weekly status reports . Collaboration & Leadership : Guide and coordinate team activities to ensure efficient troubleshooting and
secure network operations . Required Qualifications:
Education
: Associate degree in an
Information Technology (IT)-related field . Certifications
: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Enterprise or Security) Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
: 10+ years of technical IT networking and security experience. Education
: Bachelor's degree in an
IT-related field . Advanced Certifications
: Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) (Palo Alto Networks) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) Technical Skills & Expertise:
Firewalls & Security
:
Palo Alto next-gen firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Content Filtering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Data Loss Prevention, TLS/SSL Inspection
Network Infrastructure
:
Cisco Systems (routing, switching, wireless), A10 Networks (reverse proxies, load balancing) Network Access Control (Cisco Client, FreeRadius, ACLs)
Cloud & Authentication
:
Multifactor authentication
integration (Microsoft),
Cloud networking/security Scalable routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP),
802.1x authentication
Security Analysis & Vulnerability Management
:
Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark, Opnet, Riverbed Certificate Management, PKI, Micro-segmentation
Tools & Management
: Panorama, SolarWinds, Windows/Linux/Unix security, centralized monitoring Soft Skills:
Ability to
work independently
and mentor junior associates. Strong
technical documentation
and communication skills. Effective
presentation
and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
We are seeking a
highly skilled Network Security Engineer
to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, installing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures. This position ensures
stable, scalable, redundant, and secure 24/7 network operations
by proactively assessing requirements, implementing solutions, and optimizing security frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Implementation : Plan, coordinate, and install secure network systems to meet organizational needs. Security & Risk Assessment : Perform in-depth assessments and provide
secure networking solutions
to mitigate risks. Firewall & Threat Management : Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot
next-generation firewall services, IDS/IPS, and content filtering solutions . Migration & Optimization : Lead or assist in transitioning legacy security platforms to
modern defense-in-depth architectures . Troubleshooting & Incident Response : Support engineers in
remediating critical network security threats . Documentation & Reporting : Develop comprehensive
design documents, operational guidelines, and weekly status reports . Collaboration & Leadership : Guide and coordinate team activities to ensure efficient troubleshooting and
secure network operations . Required Qualifications:
Education
: Associate degree in an
Information Technology (IT)-related field . Certifications
: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Enterprise or Security) Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
: 10+ years of technical IT networking and security experience. Education
: Bachelor's degree in an
IT-related field . Advanced Certifications
: Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) (Palo Alto Networks) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) Technical Skills & Expertise:
Firewalls & Security
:
Palo Alto next-gen firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Content Filtering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Data Loss Prevention, TLS/SSL Inspection
Network Infrastructure
:
Cisco Systems (routing, switching, wireless), A10 Networks (reverse proxies, load balancing) Network Access Control (Cisco Client, FreeRadius, ACLs)
Cloud & Authentication
:
Multifactor authentication
integration (Microsoft),
Cloud networking/security Scalable routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP),
802.1x authentication
Security Analysis & Vulnerability Management
:
Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark, Opnet, Riverbed Certificate Management, PKI, Micro-segmentation
Tools & Management
: Panorama, SolarWinds, Windows/Linux/Unix security, centralized monitoring Soft Skills:
Ability to
work independently
and mentor junior associates. Strong
technical documentation
and communication skills. Effective
presentation
and collaborative problem-solving abilities.