IT Security Engineer

AHU Technologies Inc invites you to join as an IT Security Engineer, shaping network strategy and security for a DC Government client. Enjoy flexible work-from-home options, a hybrid schedule in Washington, DC (1 day per week in the office), and a competitive hourly rate of USD 85 to 90. This role supports a meaningful government-facing initiative and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence architecture and security at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement short and long term network capacity plans to meet current and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training for network resource administration and appropriate use.
• Create methodologies for testing network performance and producing performance statistics and reports.
• Research emerging technologies to support network development and recommend cost-effective, flexible options.
• Document, communicate, and analyze plans for investing in network technologies, including cost-reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with the executive team to shape network strategy.
• Research and recommend products, services, protocols, and standards to support network procurement and development efforts.
• Ensure network services have capacity, stability, and agility to satisfy service level agreements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network devices and appliances.
• Design company LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and related devices.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Engage with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Recommend improvements or alternatives to the current systems architecture and technology portfolio.
• Review network design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for standards compliance.
• Establish regular written and in-person communications with executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding network activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies for upgrade projects and other conversions.
• Configure networks to ensure smooth and reliable operation aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end-user workstation hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Ensure network connectivity of servers, workstations, telephony equipment, and other network appliances.
• Manage servers including database, email, print, and backup servers and their operating systems and software.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of inventory and related technical documentation.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide statistics and reports.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science.
• The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years) and Cisco Certification in specialized areas is required.
• 10 years’ experience managing, developing, and delivering strategic network architectural design and operational excellence.
• 10 years’ experience designing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, VMs, virtual networks, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards.
• Experience designing and implementing routers, switches, firewalls, and security software.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of scaled systems, ability to identify problem areas, uphold network quality, and drive design.
• Expert knowledge of WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technology.
• Strong knowledge of IT security requirements and experience working with information security.
• Experience with Lean IT concepts and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Technologies

• LANs
• WANs
• WLANs
• VPNs
• VMs and virtual networks
• Routers
• Switches
• Firewalls
• Security software
• ITIL
• Lean IT concepts

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options available