Network Engineer (NAC) - Active DOD Secret Clearance

Connection • Falls Church, VA

52d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elegant solutions to sophisticated problems. That’s what you deliver. Surround yourself with the team, resources, and support you need to design and build world-class IT solutions. Overview 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NAC platform, experience with ForeScout NAC a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees