Connection
Network Engineer - DoD Clearance Required
Connection, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Network Engineer - DoD Clearance RequiredElegant solutions to sophisticated problems. That’s what you deliver. Surround yourself with the team, resources, and support you need to design and build world-class IT solutions.Falls Church, VA
At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware—PCs, printers, servers, and more—to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers’ IT Department.
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 States 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 the 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.
Requirements
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) a plus.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Full Time
Salary: $65.00/Hr. - $75.00/Hr.
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At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware—PCs, printers, servers, and more—to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers’ IT Department.
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 States 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 the 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.
Requirements
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) a plus.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Full Time
Salary: $65.00/Hr. - $75.00/Hr.
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