Network Security Engineer

Position: Network Engineer / Network Security Engineer(WhatsUp Gold, NetFlow.SIGINT Tools)

Location: Fort Meade, MD - Onsite

Long Term Contract

Overview

We are seeking highly skilled and cleared Network Engineers / Network Security Engineers to design, implement, secure, and optimize mission-critical network infrastructure. This role involves supporting secure, high-performance WAN and LAN environments while coordinating across engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable mission operations with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate, manage, monitor, and deploy network security devices and systems.
• Configure and maintain advanced security devices, including:
• Application, proxy, and packet-based firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, SonicWall).
• VPN, IPSEC, SSL, and SSH applications.
• Cisco Secure ACS, Security Manager (CSM), VPN, and firewall solutions.
• Web Proxy, Load balancers, and other LAN/WAN security technologies.
• Design and deploy solutions integrating multiple network devices, interfaces, and methodologies.
• Optimize end-to-end system performance, throughput, and latency.
• Configure networks connecting front-end and back-end systems for mission operations.
• Coordinate with system engineering and dataflow teams to maintain mission continuity.
• Facilitate the implementation of scalable, high-speed, fault-tolerant network topologies.
• Support server requirements with network solutions (load balancing, firewall contexts, NAT, VPNs).
• Perform performance monitoring using network analysis and simulation tools.
• Lead large-scale efforts with dynamic mission requirements.
• Resolve complex network issues using WAN test equipment, analyzers, and simulators.
• Collaborate across teams to define requirements and ensure mission alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Note: An additional 4 years of network engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
• Certifications: Security+ required.

• Technical Experience:
• 5+ years with Network Tools: WhatsUp Gold, NetFlow.
• 5+ years with SIGINT Tools: Common View/Max View, Triton, TUMMS.
• Advanced hands-on experience with enterprise network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of fault-tolerant WAN/LAN design.
• Expertise in dataflow management and performance tuning.
• Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to lead mission-critical efforts under tight deadlines.

Thanks,

Afrah Faiza

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Experience:

• Network Engineer : 10 years (Preferred)
• Whatsup Gold : 5 years (Preferred)
• NetFlow: 5 years (Preferred)
• SIGINT Tools: 5 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person