Network Engineer SME

Title: Network Engineer, SME Location: Herndon, VA Company Overview Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Generous PTO Policy 401(k) HSA and FSA options Life and Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Training Perks at Work Discount Program Referral Program Leads Generation Program CollegeAmerica 529 Fitness Reimbursement Program Travel Assistance Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions Life Planning Financial & Legal Services We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Network Engineer with a minimum of 16 years' of experience and a specialized focus on Network Access Control (NAC), particularly with significant expertise in CISCO network appliances and associated management software to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing endpoint validation. Responsibilities Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level design, implementation, and management of NAC solutions utilizing CISCO network devices including load balancers, LINUX servers, and CISCO appliances Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of NAC policies and profiles Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and NAC technologies Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external teams and clients on NAC and network security related issues #J-18808-Ljbffr