Network Engineer SME en MKS2 Technologies
MKS2 Technologies · Herndon, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Senior
- Oficina en Herndon
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of NAC solutions using CISCO network devices, load balancers, Linux servers, and CISCO appliances.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot NAC policies and profiles to ensure secure network access.
- Monitor network traffic for anomalies and proactively mitigate security threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security standards with organizational goals.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in NAC and network security.
- Provide expert-level technical support and guidance to internal teams and external clients.
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of NAC technologies and vendors.
- Minimum of 16 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on network security.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven SME-level experience with CISCO network appliances and NAC platforms.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and the OSI model.
- Experience with Cisco FTD or similar firewall management software.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, RHCA, or equivalent.
- Experience with Linux OS and Python scripting.
- Familiarity with a broad range of network technologies and architectural solutions.
- Understanding of advanced systems engineering and network design principles.
- Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google) and hybrid cloud networking.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
