Security Engineer

TekSynap • Rockville, MD

129d • $122,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join our team supporting NRC GLINDA Systems Network and Cross Cutting program in Rockville, MD. We're looking for a skilled security professional with hands-on experience in the architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of security management tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and a working knowledge of managing them with Panorama. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) GLobal Infrastructure and Development Acquisition (GLINDA) provides a wide variety of Information Technology (IT) support services to the NRC Headquarters located in Rockville, MD; with four Regional Offices. TekSynap is currently looking for a resource to join our Security Engineering team support NRC’s enterprise network components. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in security solutions, design, implementation, support, and maintenance.
• Extensive experience managing firewalls using Panorama.
• Strong understanding of BGP and other routing protocols.
• Knowledge of network management tools.
• Experience in leadership roles.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Successfully pass drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such as Palo Alto Cortex XDR.
• Experience with Forescout CounterACT.
• Experience with Tenable Security Center/Nessus Manager.
• Experience with Trillex ePO.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Cloud.
• Experience with Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) Ironport Mail Gateways.
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, support, maintenance, and expansion of security management tools.
• Manage firewalls using Panorama.
• Configure and troubleshoot IPSec tunnels.
• Manage and maintain an SD-WAN environment.
• Administer and work within Linux and Windows environments.
• Perform hands-on administrative and operational work with various technologies.
• Conduct Vulnerability and Configuration Compliance Scanning.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Configure and manage Security Logs.
• Manage Network Security including firewalls, IPS/IDS, and WAFs.
• Administer Data Loss Prevention Systems.
• Oversee Endpoint Security and Advanced Threat Protection.
• Administer DNS/DNSSEC.
• Manage Email Security.
• Perform Packet Capture and Protocol Analysis.
• Implement Web-filtering and Web Content Security.
• Manage Authentication & Encryption.
• Review current configuration of security tools and suggest improvements.
• Interact directly with customers to resolve complex issues.
• Work after hours to upgrade/update security tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Vacation time
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees