Network Engineer; NAC - DOD Secret Clearance

Introduction

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Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for aNetwork Engineer in Falls Church, VA. This opportunity is Hybrid and offers outstanding benefits.

The candidate must possess a previous (within 2 years) or existing United Stated Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET clearance.

The Network Engineer will focus on expanding the capabilities of the Network Access Control (NAC) system and will play a key role in current NAC environment and working with a team to add new functionalities.

• Work with the existing NAC system (experience with Fore Scout, Cisco ISE, Clear Pass, or similar NAC solutions).
• Analyze network traffic and device behavior to identify areas for NAC improvement.
• Design and implement new NAC functionalities to enhance security posture.
• Collaborate with security and network operations teams.
• Document procedures and configurations for new NAC features.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with NAC platform, experience with Fore Scout NAC a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts, including access control principles.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Power Shell) a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.