Network Security Engineer

Hi Professionals, Cogent Data Solutions LLC is hiring a Network Security Engineer for a contract role supporting an enterprise IT engagement in Annapolis, MD.

This position is part of a project awarded through an existing IT services agreement with our client.

Job Title: Network Security Engineer Experience: 10+years Client Name: Public-Sector Customer Job Location: Annapolis, MD - (Hybrid - 2 days remote and 3 days onsite) Job ID: CDS052502 Interview: Microsoft Teams Minimum Qualifications:Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking and network security.Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related fieldPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification.Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or (CCNP) Security Certification.Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Certification from Palo Alto NetworksCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security Certification Scope of Work:Pro-actively identifying organization requirements, and helping to design, and engineer implementations that best serve the needs.Performing project-based engineering, design, installation and troubleshooting of data security networks.Providing assessment, design and implementation services of data and secure networking environments.Developing comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively managing the implementation process from design to acceptance.Assisting internal groups through capacity planning, maintaining, monitoring and review of secure data communications networks.Leading migrations or assisting a team of engineers who will migrate traditional/legacy network security platforms to current/next generation technologies and expose customers to the full life cycle of defense in depth solutions.Assisting network engineers in troubleshooting critical problems or threat remediation relating to network security products.Working with the engineering team to successfully implement configuration guidelines, change management, and standard operating procedures for secure network solutions.Leading, scheduling, providing guidance and coordinating the activities with other team members to resolve end user problems in a timely and accurate fashion.Generating weekly status reports including project progress, key milestones, and tasks accomplished.Hosting weekly status meetings/calls with the team or on as needed basis.

Note: This opportunity is offered solely through Cogent Data Solutions LLC, a consulting firm supporting multiple public sector IT initiatives.

The end client is a government entity; however, this is not a direct hire or employment opportunity with any government agency.