Network Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA

1d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Network Engineer on our team that is specializing in Forescout, you'll work alongside government and contractor engineers to deploy, integrate, and sustain enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) solutions supporting critical national security missions. You'll leverage your experience with Forescout, enterprise networking, and cybersecurity technologies to develop and implement access control policies, integrate security platforms, troubleshoot complex network and endpoint issues, and support Department of Defense Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives. You'll collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to design secure, scalable solutions that strengthen network visibility, endpoint compliance, and operational resilience. Your work will directly support DoW missions by strengthening the security and reliability of enterprise network infrastructure. Every solution you help design, deploy, and sustain will contribute to protecting critical systems, improving network access security, and maintaining mission readiness. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, advancing network security capabilities, and supporting missions that matter, you'll find opportunities here to grow both technically and professionally. Grow your career with us as we help modernize, secure, and protect critical enterprise networks. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in network engineering and security, including enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) deployments
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Forescout network access control policies
Experience deploying, configuring, or maintaining Forescout CounterACT appliances in medium to large enterprise environments
Experience integrating Forescout with enterprise IT security and network management systems
Experience with security orchestration and automation technologies
Knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure, security protocols, and network access control technologies
Ability to develop technical documentation, implementation procedures, and engineering designs
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and government stakeholders
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
IAT Level II IA certification, such as Security+ CE or higher
An Operating Environment (OE) certification, such as CCNA, CCNP, or Forescout certification

Nice To Haves

Experience developing Forescout policies and administering Forescout modules, including CounterACT/eyeSight, eyeControl, Policy Manager, SecureConnector, and API integrations
Experience implementing DoD Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives, including pilot deployments, production rollouts, and enterprise NAC integration
Experience with multi-vendor NAC solutions, including Cisco ISE, Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), wireless NAC, and wireless controllers
Knowledge of network authentication and access control technologies, including EAP-TLS, 802.1X, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), and RADIUS
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and Zero Trust principles aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-207
Experience integrating Forescout with endpoint security and management platforms, including HBSS/ESS, Trellix, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune
Experience with network security automation using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, or webhooks, including automated policy enforcement and OT/IoT device discovery and segmentation
Forescout Certified Administrator (FSCA), Forescout Certified Engineer (FSCE), CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Enterprise/Security, or equivalent advanced network security certifications

Responsibilities

Deploy, integrate, and sustain enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
Develop and implement access control policies using Forescout.
Integrate security platforms.
Troubleshoot complex network and endpoint issues.
Support Department of Defense Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to design secure, scalable solutions.
Strengthen network visibility, endpoint compliance, and operational resilience.