Network Security Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago

Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential cyber threats....

Supv It Cybersecurity Specialist (Plcypln/Infosec)

  • Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
  • moments ago
  • Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
  • moments ago

Performs as an expert Information Technology (IT) Specialist working in a number of specialty area to include policy and planning, security, systems analysis, applications software, operating...

Cybersecurity Specialist - 25014

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

Identify security requirements and conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing. Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls....

CyberSecurity Engineer

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

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, cloud-native firewalls, threat analytics platforms, and security data visualization....

Baseline Security Engineer, Lead

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

Baseline Security Engineer, Lead Key Role: Develop and implement security solutions in alignment with security strategy. Maintain an awareness of market and technology trends to bring best of...

Cybersecurity Engineer

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

Kforce has a client in Washington, DC that is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer. Key Responsibilities: Provide risk management for FedRAMP cloud hosted applications, ensuring adherence to Federal...

Security Engineer

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

Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security Candidates with...

Supv It Cybersecurity Specialist (Plcypln/Infosec)

  • Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC
  • 1 day ago

This position is in the Supervision Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. This position is for DISA White House Communications Agency at Joint Base...

Cyber Security Engineer

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

Provide support for Government Furnished vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing tools, malware analysis and digital media analysis tools, online incident ticketing and case tracking, host...

Security Engineer

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

Security Engineer Apex Systems Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $150,000 and above IT - Security Pentagon, DC (ON/OFF-SITE) Overview: Seeking high-level IT...

Senior Information System Security Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation....

Cybersecurity Engineer IV

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Overview We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support our Washington, DC office. Candidate will coordinate Information Assurance Accreditation for unmanned surface and undersea vehicles...

Senior Security Engineer - IAM

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

The hiring range for this role is: $107,666.00 - $160,000.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may...

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Job#: 2070910 Job Description: Apex Systems is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the US Airforce at the Pentagon. If interested, email your resume. #clearance...

Sr Network Security Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

tools such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco FMC, SSH, Microsoft Active Directory Tools and Utilities, Microsoft Intune, Kaseya, Cayosoft, RDP, and managing appliances including IDS/IPS devices, firewalls...

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Network Security Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Network Security
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
Youll master the foundational skills necessary to become a Security Engineer. This program will focus on how to protect a companys computer systems, networks, applications and infrastructure. Our...
Jump Start: Network Security
Welcome to Check Point Jump Start: Network Security This course will introduce Check Point's Network Security solution. During this course, you will learn how to configure, deploy, manage, and...

Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Network Security Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
31.3%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%



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