Network Security Specialist

4 weeks ago


Vienna, Virginia, United States Zen Strategics LLC Full time
Job Description

Zen Strategics, LLC is a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to support the mission of a progressive Federal agency.

The successful candidate will perform network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Key responsibilities include analyzing network characteristics, troubleshooting problems, and recommending procurement of and/or modifications to network components.

Requirements:

  • Proficient in configuring, securing, and creating custom rule sets for Cisco Nexus, Flexpod, IOS, Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Sourcefire, and other networking technologies.
  • Specialized experience deploying security products, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS devices, StealthWatch, FirePOWER, Cisco ISE, ForeScout CounterACT, and others.
  • Prior experience utilizing Cisco Prime, Orion Solarwinds, or another configuration management tool to create enforceable configuration templates.
  • Able to create Assessment reports to simplify and modernize current access and distribution layer switches.
  • Experience with documenting the methodology for identifying, assessing, and managing technology for use and in use in the IT infrastructure, systems, and by services.
  • Able to provide subject matter expertise on matters related to application, data, physical, and network layer of the infrastructure and in the areas of network security, DMZ configuration, PKI, firewall rules to manage and maintain security and network connections made between system to system and system to user.
  • Proficient in design, implementation, management of system virtualization to include servers, switches, routers, and other infrastructure-related devices.

Must Have Skills:

  • Experience supporting DHS Agencies.
  • Ability to demonstrate and explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Able to clearly communicate with both customers and teammates and provide recommendations for improvements to existing software applications.

Years of Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering and operations.
  • 3+ years specialized experience deploying security products.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related combination of education and experience technical field is required.

Certifications: Contractors shall have ONE of the following active certifications:

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security
  • CCIE Wireless
  • CCIE Data Center
  • CCIE Routing & Switching
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
  • OR other comparable certification or experience, which must be approved in advance by the Government Program Manager on a case-by-case basis

Zen Strategics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.



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