About NFF
Networking for Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT business solutions. We take pride in keeping users productive and engaged by providing business and IT teams with the solutions they need to improve their performance in a dynamic, connected world.
NFF is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia with Advanced Specializations in all major IT disciplines. In addition to Cisco, NFF holds key strategic partnerships with VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, Riverbed, Splunk and many System Integrators. NFF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list since 2007.
We offer expert solutions relevant to: Network Infrastructures, Data Center & Cloud, Network & Endpoint Security, Application Assurance, Collaboration & Mobility and Staff Augmentation.
About this Position / Responsibilities
Senior Network Security Engineer supports the ongoing design, implementation, operation and security of the OCFO network and the supporting security infrastructure
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Ability to monitor and analyze data traffic patterns within the OCFO network infrastructure;
Identify network problems and recommend improvements to ensure optimal performance;
Ability to improve network quality regarding any degradation;
Ability to enhance security and knowledge of the latest security threats, worms and malware and advise on how to deter them;
Ability to ensure reliability and stability of the work through the above actions;
Configure routers, switches, firewalls and other appliances in compliance with OCFO security standards;
Monitor security measures in place within network perimeter, ensuring breaches do not occur and information is safeguarded from unauthorized access;
Proactively oversee the activities involved in quality resolution of complex technical issues, responding with an appropriate sense or urgency to problems escalated to Network Engineers level;
Coordinate with appropriate personnel to determine positive solutions that increase end user satisfaction, following through to completion, and communicating resolution results; escalate to management any situation that could adversely impact the service provided to the end user;
Monitor trends in documented incidents and determine appropriate actions necessary to eliminate future occurrences and improve customer service levels in an appropriate timeframe;
Provide network design services;
Coordinate with the Infrastructure Services Group staff to establish the scope, timing and technical approach to be used for proposed network changes;
Ensure adherence to network policies and procedures;
Manage production and disaster recovery networks and security;
Ability to perform forensic and packet analysis; and
Ability to configure and operate network security-focused monitoring and logging systems.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Experience building large scale, multi-site network architectures
Experience with secure remote access/WAN technologies (IPsec, VPN, etc.)
Knowledge of network-based and system-level attacks and mitigation methods
Experience with firewalls: Cisco Firepower (NGFW) or Cisco ASA Firewalls;
Experience with security routing protocols
Technical Skills:
Security: Cisco Firepower (Next generation firewall), Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco ISE 2.0 and above (Identity Services Engine), Cisco NGFW (Next Generation Firewall), Cisco AMP (Advanced Malware Protection), Cisco Firepower.
NFF Disclosures
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
Comprehensive 401k plan
Paid Time Off
NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.