• Network Security Engineer- Hybrid Washington DC

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Arlington, VA)


    Network Security Engineer- Hybrid Washington D.C.

     

    Arlington, Virginia

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $65/hr - $70/hr

    Network Security Engineer

    A fast-growing cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in both network engineering and security to strengthen enterprise infrastructure and threat defense operations. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and secure network architectures while driving threat detection, analysis, and incident response. You’ll partner closely with SOC teams and provide strategic guidance on security operations, tools, and network protocols.

     

    The company is located in **Washington D.C. and will be a hybrid model of 3 days onsite a week.**

    What You Will Be Doing:

    + Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure and protocols.

    + Monitor and analyze network traffic, leading threat detection and mitigation efforts.

    + Provide expert guidance to SOC teams on network-related incidents.

    + Leverage tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Secure Web Appliances, CrowdStrike, Qualys, Cloudflare, and CyberArk.

    + Mentor junior engineers and help shape the organization’s network defense strategy.

    Required Skills & Experience:

    + 5+ years of network engineering experience with a strong emphasis on security.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

    + Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, CEH, Security+, or Network+.

    + Hands-on experience with Microsoft security solutions and Cisco Secure Web Appliances.

    + Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

     

    This position doesn’t provide sponsorship.

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Ashton Corbett

    Specialization:

    + Network Security