Network Security Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer and information security systems. They play an essential role in ensuring the safety and integrity of a company's data, detecting and mitigating network threats, and implementing security protocols. These professionals also conduct system checks for security vulnerabilities, develop security standards, and recommend security enhancements. They also respond to any network security incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis.

Network Security Engineers should possess strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. They should be well-versed in various networking languages, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies. Important certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security. Before becoming a Network Security Engineer, an individual may work as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or a Junior Network Engineer.

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Principal Cyber Security Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 45+ days ago

practices, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x and network security concepts is required IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Preferred...

RMF Cybersecurity Engineer (Zero Trust/AI)

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

GovCIO is currently hiring for a RMF Cybersecurity Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance in Washington, DC (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). Responsibilities: Collaborates with intrusion analysts...

Cyber Security Engineer

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago

Experience with one or more of the following: SIEM systems, network security tools, log analysis tools, cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies, operating...

Firewall Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

Skills Network engineering, Firewall, CCNA, Palo Alto, CCNP, checkpoint, security clearance, Router, Cisco routers, security Top Skills Details Network engineering, Firewall, CCNA, Palo Alto, CCNP,...

Remote Work

Senior Network Security Engineer

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 hours ago

Security Engineer to support the Revolutionary Information Technology Services (RITS) program in support of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)....

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It Cybersecurity Specialist (Appsw/Infosec)

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. This position is for the DISA White House Situation Support at the New...

Senior Systems Security Engineer ISSE

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 hours ago

BAE Systems is excited to offer an opportunity to support a dynamic DOJ program as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), providing mission critical support to our federal law...

Network Security Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 hours ago

Understanding of network/cyber security, penetration testing, and information security best practices Understanding of Linux network security tools (e.g. Metasploit, netcat, nmap, etc.)....

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 hours ago

Management. - Conduct evaluation and implementation of new security technologies, tools, and methodologies....

Enterprise - Security Engineer - RMF, AWS, Cloud

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago

years operating in the Federal cyber security domain spanning governance and risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery, encryption, software development security, access control, network...

Sr Associate Cybersecurity Engineer - Incident Response

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 22 hours ago

This is a highly technical role with the understanding that you are already conversant in incident response, security automation, system security, network security, and threat hunting....

DHS HSEN - Senior Security Engineer (Process Improvement)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Ensuring that the network security architecture follows security standards and complies with federal and DHS architectural guidelines....

Remote Work

DHS HSEN - Senior Security Architect

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

security and engineering, active directory design and implementation, application integration, and system hierarchy....

Remote Work

DHS HSEN - Senior Security Engineer (DevSecOps)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural,...

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Senior Security Engineer (Compliance)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Versar, Inc., is seeking a Senior Security Engineer (Compliance) to support the Department of Homeland Security's Enterprise Engineering Division (EED) within the Office of the...

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Network Security Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Learn the process of network security, including intrusion detection, evidence collection, network auditing, and contingency planning against attacks. In this course, you will examine the various...
Security Engineer Nanodegree Program
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Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%



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