Top Secret Senior Network Security Engineer

Post Date

Jan 10, 2025

Location

Washington,
District Of Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

20530
US
Aug 05, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

DC0-755337

Pay Rate

$57 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a Senior Network Security Engineer in the Washington, DC area. This individual will administer, support, and maintain network capabilities, including IPS, Firewall and COMSEC. Responsibilities include:
Plans, coordinates, and implements the organizations information security.
Design optimized firewall and IPS rule structure and ensures standards are maintained.
Monitors and maintains health of all firewalls/IPS and recommends improvements.
Develops and maintains complex schematics relating to network security.
Researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, tests, and implements new network security technologies.
Incorporates into the network and COMSEC network all new connections and services as they are required by the customer.
Serves as a COMSEC expert advising the customer on technology matters.
Manages and maintains COMSEC inventory, devices and ensures all NSD and NSA guidelines are met.
Evaluates network performance and resolves network and connectivity problems.
We are able to pay $69 - $75 per hour and $160-167k depending on experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 10+ years of Systems Engineering/Administration experience
- Strong Network Engineering experience with IPS and Firewall technologies
- COMSEC experience (not just administration). Examples of experience:
o Upgrading Taclanes
o Maintaining inventory
o Maintaining Battery expiration
o Maintaining key expiration
o Re-keying TL
o Managing KEY and list devices used to transfer keys
o Familiarity with handling of ComSec gear (policies procedures)
o TL refresh
o Hands-on experience with tools used to manage TL
- TACLANE experience (TACLANE products are used to support COMSEC experience)
- Demonstrated configuration to deployment experience with Cisco ISE and IPS products
- Experience managing IPsec VPN, Site-to-Site VPN to Azure cloud.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; can be substituted with an additional 2+ years related experience
- Active Top-Secret Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain SCI

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Cisco certifications(CCNA, CCNP)
- Configuration to deployment experience with Cisco FMC

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.