Network Security Engineer Jobs in Elkton, 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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Cyber Security Engineer - BOPTSS

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Preferred Skills: Experience with: Elastic (ELK) stack, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewall/IPS/Panorama, Kafka, Linux virtual machines, Kubernetes, PKI, Ansible, Azure, Python....

Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Engineer Job Description: Dynamo Technologies LLC has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Engineer in support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System...

Cybersecurity Engineer - Encryption

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 5 days ago

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration. At M&T Tech, were a team of...

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Endpoint Security

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 14 days ago

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration. At M&T Tech, we're a team of...

Journeyman Information Assurance Engineer

  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Amentum is now hiring for a Journeyman Information Assurance Engineer in support of the Field, Lab and Air Integration / Experimentation / Modeling and Risk Reduction (FLAIR) office at Aberdeen...

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Design firewalls, monitor use of data files, and regulate access to safeguard information and protect the network. Keep up to date on current virus reports and protect networks from these viruses....

Sr Lead Security Engineer - AI/ML Security

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 19 days ago

., model vulnerability management technologies, AI firewalls, etc.) and integrate the controls into the broader JPMC cybersecurity eco-system....

Lead Security Engineer

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Experience with threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testing In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems Preferred qualifications, capabilities,...

Cyber Security Engineer

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Cyber Security Engineer The Opportunity: Everyone knows security needs to be baked in to a system architectureyou actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden...

Security Engineer

  • Chadds Ford, PA (22 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chadds Ford, PA (22 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Conduct automated and manual vulnerability assessment and penetration testing and work with various teams on remediation....

Product Security Engineer

  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Penetration Testing experience (direct or supportive). Securing development and cloud environments (Azure preferred) and the DevSecOps (CI/CD) pipeline....

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Web Application Firewall

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview: Responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining the Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) infrastructure and associated security...

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Vulnerability

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Stays updated with the latest vulnerability management technologies, continuously monitoring and researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape....

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration. At M&T Tech, were a team of...

Lead Security Engineer - Full Stack Development Engineer

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the...

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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
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Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in Elkton, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Elkton, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
30.9%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
High School or GED
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%



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