Network Security Engineer Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Application Security Engineer

  • MANTECH
  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Application Security (AppSec) Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD. The Application Security (AppSec) Engineer will leverage their...

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Senior AI Security Engineer

  • Highmark Health
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Company : enGen Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job secures AI/ML, Generative AI, and agentic systems across the enterprise by designing, testing, and operating controls that protect these...

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Security Engineer

  • TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 hours ago

(DLP, IAM, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Windows Infrastructure and Systems) 3.)...

Hybrid

Cyber Security Engineer (High Level Clearance Required)

  • ICF International
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

ICF is actively recruiting for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on-site in Fort Meade, MD. This role will support customer-related technical requirements and synchronize...

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Senior Network Security Engineer Lead

  • Aquinas Consulting
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Strong troubleshooting and operational support experience in enterprise network security environments....

Remote

Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer

  • The MITRE Corporation
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challengesand we're...

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F-35 Air Systems Cybersecurity Engineer Active TS/SCI clearance

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and...

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Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Leidos
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Description Leidos has an exciting opening for you, our next Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer, to play a critical role in the accreditation and operation of a state-of-the-art technology stack...

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Perimeter Security Engineer

  • Warner Bros Discovery Inc
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes,...

Hybrid

Security Engineer - ICAM

  • ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Enforces application security in all phases of the software development life cycle. Works closely with team members to define application security best practices, performs software architecture...

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Security Engineer

  • ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Evaluates application security in all phases of the software development life cycle. Works closely with team members to define application security best practices, performs software architecture...

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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Custspt/Infosec) - CES Recent Graduate

  • Defense Information Systems Agency
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or...

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Information Systems Security Engineer ( ISSE)

  • CACI
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

Information Systems Security Engineer ( ISSE)Job Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of...

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Senior Azure Cloud Security Engineer

  • Pivotal Technologies Inc
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

We have direct client (Oil/Gas domain company) located near Arlington, Virginia that is currently looking to fill an open full-time (PERM) Azure Cloud Security Engineer position. This role will...

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Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer II (6376)

  • MetroStar
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC), youll design and implement compliant Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures with the goal to deliver secure, mission-critical capabilities...

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Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Network Security Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Security Engineer Nanodegree Program
Build the skills needed to outsmart cyber threats. This Nanodegree teaches you how to secure infrastructure, assess vulnerabilities, and apply top industry practices to protect your organization...
Enterprise Perimeter and Network Security Course
Refine your network security expertise by designing scalable architectures in Azure. Apply Zero Trust principles and configure SIEM monitoring to strengthen enterprise defenses and detect...
Network and Computer Security
_6.857_ _Network and Computer Security_is an upper-level undergraduate, first-year graduate course on network and computer security. It fits within the Computer Systems and Architecture...

Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.4%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%



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