Network Engineer SME

Title:

Network Engineer, SME

Location:

Herndon, VA

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.

If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• College America 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Network Engineer with a minimum of 16 years' of experience and a specialized focus on Network Access Control (NAC), particularly with significant expertise in CISCO network appliances and associated management software to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing endpoint validation.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level design, implementation, and management of NAC solutions utilizing CISCO network devices including load balancers, LINUX servers, and CISCO appliances
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of NAC policies and profiles
• Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and NAC technologies
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external teams and clients on NAC and network security related issues
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new NAC technologies and vendors

We are actively seeking Network Engineers with a minimum of 16 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions
• Proven SME level experience as a CISCO Network Engineer with a focus on Network Security
• Strong proficiency with NAC platforms
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model
• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of NAC management software such as Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) is highly desired
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, REDHAT Certified Architect (RHCA), or similar industry certifications are preferred
• Demonstrated experience with Network Access Controls (NAC), CISCO profiling ISE
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems (OS) and Python scripting
• Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
• Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google)
• Strong proficiency with Network Access Control (NAC) platforms is a plus