Network Engineer - Deptt of Defense (DOD) SECRET clearance required

Connection
Falls Church, VA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Network Engineer in Falls Church, VA.

This is a long-term contract opportunity that is Hybrid and offers outstanding benefits.

The candidate must possess a previous (within 2 years) or existing United Stated Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET clearance.

The Network Engineer will focus on expanding the capabilities of the Network Access Control (NAC) system and will play a key role in current NAC 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)
  • 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) is a plus
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  • 2 days ago
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