Network Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Role : Network Security Engineer

Client : DC Government

Location : Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Job Description :

Mandatory 4-week probationary period : Candidate must be on site every day for the first 4 weeks

Starting in week 5, 6 or even 8 : Transition to hybrid schedule (3 days on site per week), based on performance

Candidate must currently reside within 20 miles of SE Washington, D.C.

Primary work location : DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, SE Washington, D.C.

Parking : Approximately $60 per week, subject to change

Note : With new leadership, this role may revert to 100% on site

Duties & Responsibilities :

The contractor is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and / or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and / or video formats.

• Analyzing and defining network systems requirements.
• Implement solutions.
• Plan and track projects and coordinate interagency efforts in the areas of networking, infrastructure, security and inter-operability.
• Defining and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure.
• Configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, routers, and switches.
• Analyzing network workload.
• Monitoring network capacity and performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving network problems.
• Developing network backup and recovery procedures.
• Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security / information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.
• Manage the agency's telephony infrastructure including voice terminals, VOiP, voice switching, provisioning, analog lines, ACD and IVR systems.
• Implement and enforce the agency's policies and procedures in network and infrastructure management, auditing, inspection, security, disaster recovery, encryption and compliance.
• Monitor network infrastructure and systems using tools such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco FMC, SSH, Microsoft Active Directory Tools and Utilities, Microsoft Intune, Kaseya, Cayosoft, RDP, and managing appliances including IDS / IPS devices, firewalls, VMware vCenter, Windows Servers, DHCP, DNS, and other tools as available or necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Highly Desired Certifications :

Certification in network or system administration is highly desired, such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, MCSA, or other related and similar certifications

Qualifications :

Job Type : Full-time

Experience :