Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited Network Security Engineer in Annapolis, MD | 1309838152

Verified Pay check_circle	$110000 - $130000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Annapolis, MD 21401 Annapolis, Maryland open_in_new

Job Description

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. Project length is expected to go for at-least 12 Months.
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:

Required Education:

Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field.

Required 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.

Preferred 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.

Work Arrangement:

Work shall be performed in a hybrid setting each week, Monday through Friday, as follows: Two days remote at a suitable off-site location. The client reserves the right to determine that an off-site location is unsuitable (e.g., crowded public space with distracting background noise during meetings).
Three days on site in Annapolis, MD 21401.
Perform during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EDT).
he candidate shall be flexible in extending coverage hours or scheduling to meet deadlines, project requirements, and/or on-call operational support, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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