Network Security Engineer Job at G2W Consulting, Annapolis, MD

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  • G2W Consulting
  • Annapolis, MD

Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a senior level Network Security Engineer to support enterprise network infrastructure initiatives focused on secure, scalable, and high-availability systems. The engineer will play a vital role in the planning, design, deployment, and management of secure networking solutions across systems. This role requires a deep understanding of network security principles, modern tools, and enterprise environments, along with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the architecture and deployment of robust and secure network systems aligned with enterprise requirements.
  • Manage hands-on implementations of next-gen firewall technologies and secure connectivity solutions.
  • Lead or participate in transitioning legacy systems to contemporary platforms using Palo Alto, Cisco, and other security tools.
  • Deliver ongoing security assessments and performance reviews for data communication networks.
  • Generate technical documentation, including network diagrams, implementation plans, and status updates.
  • Support end-user issue resolution in coordination with other IT teams and maintain regular communication on project status.
  • Coordinate and conduct weekly status meetings, prepare reports, and track milestones.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree
  • Active certifications in:
    • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise or (CCNA) Security
      Certification or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Enterprise or Security

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of hands-on experience in IT networking and cybersecurity across CONUS.
  • Additional certifications highly desired:
    • Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
    • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Enterprise Infrastructure or Security

Technical Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience with:
    • Palo Alto Networks (firewalls, content filtering, DLP, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SSL/TLS inspection)
    • Cisco switching, routing, wireless infrastructure
    • A10 load balancers and reverse proxies
    • Cisco ISE, Free Radius, and ACLs
  • Familiarity with:
    • MFA and 802.1x authentication
    • Cloud-based security and networking models
    • EIGRP, OSPF, BGP routing protocols
    • PKI, certificate management
    • Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark for vulnerability and protocol analysis
    • Panorama, SolarWinds for centralized management
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Mentor junior engineers and work independently
    • Create technical documentation and deliver professional presentations

Work Schedule and Conditions

  • Hybrid work model:
    • 2 days onsite at Annapolis location
    • 3 days remote (subject to performance and approval)
  • Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
  • Must be available for on-site support within 4 hours if needed
  • Occasional extended hours, weekends, or holidays may be required

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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