MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
The Network Security Engineer Junior plays a critical role in supporting the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of security technologies across enterprise networks. This role helps strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture by ensuring network devices, configurations, and traffic flows align with modern security standards and federal requirements. Working within a fast‑paced cybersecurity mission environment, the engineer contributes to safeguarding critical systems that underpin national‑level operations. The candidate will:
Manage and maintain network security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPN solutions, and network access control (NAC).
Analyze existing network security architectures and develop solutions to mitigate threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks.
Monitor network security events, investigate anomalies or incidents, and recommend corrective actions.
Implement security enhancements to strengthen the organization’s overall defensive posture.
Develop, document, and maintain network security policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Collaborate with IT, security operations, and infrastructure teams to support secure network design and operations.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on network or security engineering experience.
Experience with enterprise-grade firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and NAC tools.
Strong understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security best practices.
Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)..
Preferred certifications
CompTIA Security+
CCNA or CCNA Security
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferred in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on network or security engineering experience.
