Network Security Lead

Job Title:

Network Security Lead

Location:

Arlington, VA

Experience:

10-15 years

Skills:

Network Security, Data Networks (WAN, LAN, WLAN, Software Defined Network), Firewall, Proxy, VPN, Load Balancers, Routers, Switches, GTM devices, Intrusion Prevention, Aruba Wireless, Clear Pass, Palo Alto FWs, Cisco ASA, Check Point, Forti Gate, Forti Web & F5 Big IP, Cisco Meraki switches, Swift VPN devices.

• Hands‑on experience in delivery solution - design, deployment, configuration and management of Network Devices, Firewalls, and related systems.
• At least 12-15 years of relevant experience in design, deployment and implementation of new Network Devices, Firewalls, and related systems.
• Provide technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making to project planning and execution.
• Design and development of Data Networks (WAN, LAN, WLAN, Software Defined Network) & Network Security (Firewall, Proxy, VPN).
• Review existing LAN/WAN links for bandwidth optimization.
• Manage assigned network projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Produce and maintain the blueprint for a complex, large‑scale, integrated network.
• Continuously update understanding of business and technology status and objectives, and respond to strategic design requests as the business evolves.
• Design high/low level network infrastructure as per requirement.
• Provide alternative solutions/products for cost optimizations.
• Drive projects and programs to desired deliverables within project timelines.
• Design cost‑effective IT Network & Network Security solutions that support the organization’s IT performance requirements, ensure secure and robust IT setups, and maximize the use of existing IT infrastructure resources.
• Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of LAN/WAN support and engineering design for voice, data and core network locations, and best practices with Data Networks, Technologies and Solutions.
• Be well‑versed with a wide array of technologies, understanding & working of Load Balancers, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, GTM devices, Intrusion Prevention, Proxy, VPN, Software Defined Network, and possess superior knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco routing hardware, software and protocols.
• Must have experience on Palo Alto FWs, Cisco ASA, Check Point, Forti Gate, Forti Web & F5 Big IP.
• Must have good experience on Cisco Meraki switches and Swift VPN devices.
• Good knowledge of Aruba Wireless and Clear Pass.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting