Overview
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Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr
Location: Herndon, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph required
Recruiting Delivery Manager | MKS2 Technologies
We are seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Network Engineer with a minimum of 16 years of professional experience, specializing in Network Access Control (NAC). This role is part of a technology-driven program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in CISCO network appliances, NAC platforms, and associated management software, with a strong focus on network security, endpoint validation, and policy enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of NAC solutions using CISCO network devices, load balancers, Linux servers, and CISCO appliances.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot NAC policies and profiles to ensure secure network access.
- Monitor network traffic for anomalies and proactively mitigate security threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security standards with organizational goals.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in NAC and network security.
- Provide expert-level technical support and guidance to internal teams and external clients.
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of NAC technologies and vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 16 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on network security.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven SME-level experience with CISCO network appliances and NAC platforms.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and the OSI model.
- Experience with Cisco FTD or similar firewall management software.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, RHCA, or equivalent.
- Experience with Linux OS and Python scripting.
- Familiarity with a broad range of network technologies and architectural solutions.
- Understanding of advanced systems engineering and network design principles.
- Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google) and hybrid cloud networking.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Information Technology
Industries
- Defense & Space