What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer, Security Clearance Required position at Connection?
Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Network Engineer in Falls Church, VA. This is a long-term contract opportunity that is Hybrid and offers outstanding benefits.
The candidate must possess a previous (within 2 years) or existing United Stated Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET clearance.
The Network Engineer will focus on expanding the capabilities of the Network Access Control (NAC) system and will play a key role in current NAC environment and working with a team to add new functionalities.
- Work with the existing NAC system (experience with ForeScout, Cisco ISE, ClearPass, or similar NAC solutions).
- Analyze network traffic and device behavior to identify areas for NAC improvement.
- Design and implement new NAC functionalities to enhance security posture.
- Collaborate with security and network operations teams.
- Document procedures and configurations for new NAC features.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with NAC platform, experience with ForeScout NAC a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of network security concepts, including access control principles.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
