Network Engineer

Connection•Falls Church, VA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Connection has a long-term contract opportunity for a Network Engineer in Falls Church, Virginia, through its Technical Staffing division. The position is onsite and focuses on expanding the capabilities of the Network Access Control (NAC) system. The engineer will contribute to the current NAC environment and work with a team to add new functionalities. Applicants must have an existing U.S. SECRET clearance or have held one within the past two years, and must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with a NAC platform.
Three to five years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
Strong understanding of network security concepts, including access control principles.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Existing U.S. SECRET clearance or clearance held within the past two years.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ForeScout NAC.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

Work with the existing NAC system, using 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 the security posture.
Collaborate with security and network operations teams.
Document procedures and configurations for new NAC features.