Network Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Summit Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Network Security Engineer to join our team supporting an important US government agency in the D.C. metro area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team responsible for various Network Security Tools. The successful candidate will support Network Security Tool engineering, administration, maintenance, and modernization efforts, reporting to the Security Operations Manager. This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical hands-on support for various Security Tool engineering and Administration of SASE, EDR, DLP, Web Proxy, Email Security, IDPS, Firewall and SIEM Technologies.
Create deployment / update / upgrade plan and perform work as outlined.
Perform routine health checks, maintenance tasks, update, upgrade, and implement new capabilities.
Troubleshoot Network Security Tools issue, escalate the issue and work with tool vendors to resolve issues.
Support the deployment of new Network Security Tools when needed.
Develop, execute, and improve work instructions and other technical documentation related to Network Security Tool update, upgrade, and health check.
Analyze performance issue of Security Tools using variety of tools.
Effectively and accurately document work in various formats including work instructions, change management requests, incident tickets, and email.
Improve efficiency through process improvement and automation.
The individual must have hands-on technical knowledge of some of the following: SIEM, Networking, Linux administration, Windows administration, Scripting, and automation.
The individual must be able to communicate effectively with minimum supervision verbally and in writing. Must be able to use Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint effectively.
Required Skills and Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience providing hands-on technical support SASE, EDR, DLP, Web Proxy, Email Security, IDPS, Firewall and SIEM Technologies.
Two (2) years of experience in administering Operation systems (Windows and Linux)
One (2) or more years of experience in administering SIEM
Two (2) years of experience in scripting and automation
Two (2) years of experience developing, executing, and improving work instructions and other technical documentation related to Security Tool Administration. Education:
Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of related information security experience otherwise eight (8) years of work experience. Certifications:
Industry standard cybersecurity certification (e.g. Security+)
Clearance Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position, please supply the following to: , and please put the job number '6812' in the subject line: Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
Best times/dates to interview (plus phone you can best be contacted at).
Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.