Network Engineer

Connection•Falls Church, VA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

Have an existing United States SECRET clearance or have held one within the past two years.
Have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Have 3–5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
Have a strong understanding of network security concepts, including access control principles.
Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; 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 opportunities to improve NAC.
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.