SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER - HERNDON, VA - FSP WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Senior Network Engineer - Herndon, VA - FSP SOC is seeking a talented cleared Full Scope Poly experienced Senior Network Engineer with a specialized focus on Firewalls, particularly with expertise in CISCO, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices 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 firewall infrastructure. Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing CISCO, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices * Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules * 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 firewall technologies * Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients on firewall-related issues * Participate in the evaluation and selection of new firewall technologies and vendors Required Education, Experience & Skills: DoD Cleared TS/SCI Full Scope Poly, Senior Network Engineers with a minimum of 11 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 experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on firewall technologies * Strong proficiency with CISCO firewall platforms * In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model * Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Preferred Education, Experience & Skills: * 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 Palo Alto and Juniper firewall platforms is a plus * Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.