DescriptionNetwork Security Systems Manager - Q Clearance Required
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Network Security Systems Manager to lead the administration, security, and operations of network security systems supporting LAN/WAN environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing enterprise network security infrastructure, leading technical security teams, and implementing security policies, controls, and best practices. This role requires strong technical judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute network security initiatives in a complex government environment.
Location:
Washington, DC or Gaithersburg, MD
Salary:
Up to $178,000
Clearance:
Active Q Clearance Required
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Information Technology with an emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field.
Required Certifications:
One or more of the following certifications or equivalent:
- GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
- ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing network security systems in LAN/WAN environments.
- Experience leading network security administration staff and technical teams.
- Experience managing enterprise network security infrastructure, systems, and technologies.
- Broad knowledge of network security concepts, practices, principles, and procedures.
- Experience planning, implementing, and maintaining network security solutions.
- Experience identifying and addressing network security risks, vulnerabilities, and operational issues.
- Ability to apply extensive technical experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish organizational goals.
- Experience developing and implementing security policies, procedures, standards, and controls.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, VPNs, and secure network communications.
- Experience supporting security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and network security assessments.
- Ability to lead technical teams, prioritize workload, manage competing requirements, and communicate effectively with technical and management stakeholders.
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security (CCNP Security)
- Fortinet Certified Professional or equivalent Fortinet certification
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Juniper Networks security certification or equivalent
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