Top Secret Senior Network Security Engineer (Cisco Firewall/IPS)

Insight Global is looking to hire a Top Secret cleared Senior Network Security Engineer in the Washington, DC area. Responsibilities include:
• Plans, coordinates, and implements the organization’s information security.
• Analyzes requirements and potential solutions for technical and economic feasibility.
• 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 documentation of firewall/IPS procedures.
• Develops and maintains complex schematics relating to network security.
• Researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, tests, and implements new network security technologies.
• Displays expert knowledge of current security tools and practices.
• Under general guidance, provides support to network engineers.

Compensation:
$65.00/hr to $70.00/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

- Active Top-Secret Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain SCI
- 10+ years of professional IT experience (LCAT requirement)
- Strong Network Engineering experience with IPS and Firewall technologies
- Strong hands-on experience at least 3-4 of the following technologies:
o Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) – upgrade, licensing, maintenance, and deployment – Strongly Preferred
o Cisco migration from ASA to Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) mode – Strongly Preferred
o Cisco Firepower (also branded as Cisco Secure Firewall) – upgrade, maintenance, and deployment
o Cisco 802.1X – ongoing deployment
o DMVPN design and deployment, compliant with CNSSP-15
o Juniper ADVPN
- Good working understanding of the following routing protocols:
o OSPF
o EIGRP
o BGP

- Bachelor’s Degree in IT or a related field
- One of the following certifications (in order of preference): CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise (Routing & Switching), CCDP

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.