NETWORK ENGINEER

Intrepid International Ltd - Herndon, VA

Full-time

Herndon, VA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Intrepid Technology Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with a specialized focus on firewalls, particularly with expertise in CISCO, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices. This role is critical in supporting a key Government customer by ensuring robust network security and optimizing firewall infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network security principles and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing CISCO, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules
• Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and firewall technologies
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients on firewall-related issues
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new firewall technologies and vendors

Requirements

• Minimum of 11 years' experience as a Network Engineer
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred in relevant disciplines
• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions
• Proven experience with a focus on firewall technologies
• Strong proficiency with CISCO firewall platforms
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model
• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the networking field
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
• Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on-premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google)
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Juniper firewall platforms
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred