Network Security Engineer

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efcient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

DMI, LLC is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join us. The Network Security Engineer will actively participate in planning and coordinating the design, installation, and connectivity of computer and network systems to ensure stable, scalable, redundant, and secure 24x7 network operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pro-actively identifying organization requirements, and helping to design, and engineer implementations that best serve the needs.
• Performing project-based engineering, design, installation and troubleshooting of data security networks.
• Providing assessment, design and implementation services of data and secure networking environments.
• Developing comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively managing the implementation process from design to acceptance.
• Assisting internal groups through capacity planning, maintaining, monitoring and review of secure data communications networks.
• Leading migrations or assisting a team of engineers who will migrate traditional/legacy network security platforms to current/next generation technologies and expose customers to the full life cycle of defense in depth solutions.
• Assisting network engineers in troubleshooting critical problems or threat remediation relating to network security products.
• Working with the engineering team to successfully implement configuration guidelines, change management, and standard operating procedures for secure network solutions.
• Leading, scheduling, providing guidance and coordinating the activities with other team members to resolve end user problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Generating weekly status reports including project progress, key milestones, and tasks accomplished.
• Hosting weekly status meetings/calls with team or on as needed basis.

Education and Years of Experience:

• Associate degree.
• Active certifications as follows:
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
  • Certification or Palo Alto Networks Network Security Professional Certification.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise or (CCNA) Security Certification.
• Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking and network security.
• Associate's degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field, as determined by the AOC.
• Certifications that are currently active or expired within three (3) years of proposal submission as follows:
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification or Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall Engineer Certification or Palo Alto Networks Network Security Analyst Certification.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or (CCNP) Security Certification.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Five (5) years of experience with:
  • Palo Alto Networks next generation firewall services.
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention with Palo Alto networks.
  • Content Filtering Palo Alto networks.
  • Virtual Private Networks using Palo Alto network systems.
  • Data Loss Prevention
• TLS/SSL Inspection
• Four (4) years of experience in Complex switching, routing, wireless with Cisco Systems.
• Three (3) years of experience in Reverse Proxies, Load Balancing with A10 networks.
• Two (2) years of experience in Network Access Control - Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Free Radius, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).

General Experience:

• Implementing multifactor authentication solutions with Microsoft.
• Cloud based virtual networking and security services.
• Authentication standards - (802.1x) in wired and wireless applications.
• Scalable routing protocols Enhance Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
• Open Shortest Path Fist (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
• Enterprise Data Center implementing Micro segmentation.
• Certificate Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Vulnerability management using Nessus, NMAP, Windows, Unix, and Linux OS
• Packet/Protocol Analysis using Opnet, Riverbed, Wireshark, and taps.
• Centralized Management using Panorama, SolarWinds.
• Major server and desktop operating systems and utilities.

Additional Requirements:

• To work independently, troubleshoot and provide mentoring to junior associates.
• Communicate effectively when providing presentations.
• Produce technical documents (diagrams, design documents, project plans and schedules, and user instructions) as required.

Background Requirements: Successful completion of a Fingerprint background investigation.

Citizenship Status Required: No restrictions

Physical Requirements: None required for this position.

Location: Hybrid, Three (3) days on site at the Maryland Judiciary Information Systems, 187 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

• Do What's Right - We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome - We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers - We are relentless about delivering value.
• Think Bold, Act Smart - We innovate with purpose.
• Win Together - We collaborate and celebrate our success.

These values aren't just ideals-they show up in how we support every part of your well-being:

• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.
• Development - Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.
• Financial - Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.
• Recognition - Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.
• Wellness - Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.

DMI values employees for their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together.

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Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.