Job Description

DatamanUSA is looking for a Network Security Engineer for our direct client based in MD. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.

Job Details:
Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Baltimore, MD
Duration: 6+ months

Job Duties:
*) Remediate IT infrastructure security needs and resolve network vulnerabilities
*) Monitor computer networks for security issues; Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
*) Install, configure and support routers and switches in the enterprise environment
*) Manage enterprise and departmental firewalls. 
*) Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect the network 
*) Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data 
*) Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain high security standards 
*) Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security 
*) Work with Info Sec Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
*) Install security software and educate colleagues about infrastructure security 
*) Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security 
*) Perform risk assessments and testing of data and processing systems 
*) Stay current on information technology trends and security standards 
*) Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 
*) Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university 
*) At least five (5) years of work experience in routing/switching and security 
*) Requires experience managing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto enterprise firewalls 
*) Requires experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches 
*) Highly prefer 5-7 years of work experience 
*) Requires experience with firewall operations and review of existing firewall rules for compliance, efficiency and accuracy 
*) Requires experience with security standards for IT infrastructure.

Desired Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
*) Requires a thorough understanding of routing and switching technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, VLANS, Trunking, etc. 
*) Requires a thorough understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, and IDPS. 
*) Requires a thorough understanding if Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls. 
*) Requires thorough understanding of internet technologies and network protocols 
*) Requires ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them. 
*) Requires excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills. 
*) Requires excellent logic and problem-solving skills. 
*) Must be able to adhere to deadlines and work independently to meet goals. 
*) Cisco CCNP and/or Palo Alto NGFE preferred 
*) Previous experience in government is preferred.

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