26-2230: Network Security Engineer - Annapolis, MD
Job ID#: 26-2230
Location: Annapolis, MD
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
The Network Security Engineer provides expert‐level support in the design, security, deployment, and maintenance of mission critical network environments. This role ensures 24x7 secure, stable, scalable, and redundant network operations supporting Navitas customers and programs. The engineer will lead and support advanced security engineering projects, perform troubleshooting and optimization, and serve as a subject matter expert for next generation network security technologies.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Analyze and assess organizational security requirements; design and engineer scalable solutions that meet mission and operational needs.
- Perform project‑based engineering including design, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of secure data networks.
- Lead or assist in the migration of legacy network security platforms to next‑generation architectures.
- Create comprehensive technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, implementation plans, and acceptance packages.
- Provide network capacity planning, monitoring, maintenance reviews, and lifecycle support.
- Troubleshoot complex network security incidents, threats, and performance issues.
- Support remediation efforts and collaborate with network engineering teams.
- Implement and enforce secure configuration standards, change management practices, and operating procedures.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
- Lead and coordinate engineering activities and provide task direction to team members.
- Manage timelines and ensure timely resolution of end‑user and enterprise security issues.
- Deliver weekly status reports including project progress, milestones, risks, and accomplishments.
- Host recurring team meetings or ad‑hoc status calls as required.
What You’ll Need:
- Associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field, as determined by the AOC.
- 10+ years of CONUS technical experience in computer networking and network security to include:
- Ability to work independently and coach/mentor junior associates.
- Strong communication skills with ability to present technical topics to stakeholders.
- Ability to produce technical documentation (diagrams, design documents, project plans, schedules, manuals).
- Experience implementing Microsoft MFA and other identity solutions.
- Experience with cloud based virtual networking and security platforms.
- Knowledge of authentication standards (802.1X) in wired and wireless environments.
- Experience with scalable routing protocols, including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.
- Enterprise data center and micro segmentation strategies.
- Certificate management, PKI administration.
- Vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Nmap, Windows, Unix, Linux).
- Packet and protocol analysis using Opnet, Riverbed, Wireshark, taps.
- Centralized management using Panorama, SolarWinds.
- Familiarity with major server and desktop operating systems.
- Required Certifications:
- PCNSA – Certified Network Security Administrator or PCNSP – Network Security Professional
- CCNA Enterprise or CCNA Security
Set Yourself Apart With:
- 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks to include:
- Next‑generation firewall services
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Content filtering
- VPN technologies
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- TLS/SSL inspection
- 4+ years of experience with Cisco Systems including
- Complex switching and routing
- Wireless technologies
- 3+ years of A10 Networks to include:
- Reverse proxies
- Load balancing
- 2+ years of Network Access Control to include
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- FreeRADIUS
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.