Network Security Engineer in Pikesville, MD

Network Security Engineer

Pikesville, MD

Long Term Contract

Specific Work / Tasks Deliverables / Acceptance Criteria

1. Perform vulnerability detection and system risk evaluations in workstations, servers, and network devices including missing patches, configuration errors, and unidentified flaws.

2. Assist with vulnerability management of systems including prioritizing vulnerability fixes by risk, perform system patching, and mitigation of vulnerabilities in lieu of patching.

3. Perform network security assessments and audits, identify network security risks and vulnerabilities, compliance control deficiencies, and recommending network security solutions and improvements.

4. Assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of network security solutions and architectures.

5. Provide security support and guidance for the configuration, installation, and upgrading of network security devices and software, such as routers, switches, VPNs, firewalls, and proxies.

6. Perform web application vulnerability assessments.

7. Map data flow across the network.

8. Assists with creating, reviewing, and documenting network security policies and procedures.

9. Keep abreast of network security trends and developments. 

Deliverables will include, but are not limited to: 

● Monthly risk assessment including missing patches and vulnerabilities not yet mitigated. 

● Monthly updates on active risk mitigation. 

● Annual review of policies and procedures. 

● Annual network-wide audit.

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline or four (4) years of equivalent experience in a related field.

Preferred Education:

One or more of the certifications below are a plus:

● CompTIA Security Certification

● Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

● GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)

● CCNA or CCNP

General Experience:

Four (4) years of IT experience in data security analysis and risk management within the most recent five (5) year period.

Preferred Specialized Experience:

● Fluent with Microsoft Windows, Linux, Tenable and Nessus, SolarWinds, and Cisco network equipment.

● Familiar with Oracle and SQL databases, Cisco Firepower, Infoblox, CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST SPs and FIPS, MECM, and zero trust architecture.

● Have in-depth knowledge of network protocols, standards, and best practices, as well as C# and vb.net programming and scripting skills.

● Professional experience with the technologies and methodologies detailed below:

● Access control

● Anti-malware software

● Anomaly detection

● Application security

● Cloud security

● Data loss prevent (DLP)

● Email security

● Endpoint security

● Firewall management

● Intrusion prevention systems

● Network segmentation

● Security information and event management (SIEM)

● Virtual private network (VPN)

● Vulnerability management

● Web security

● Wireless security