alarmcom
Principal Network Security Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- Tysons, Virginia, United States
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Posted
- 2026-04-01T03:04:36-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- CCNP
- CISSP
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Defense
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering
- Regulatory
Requirements
Minimum 7 years of experience with enterprise networking and security, with significant hands-on Cisco platform management.
Strong understanding of network firewalls, perimeter defense, and intrusion detection/prevention.
Direct experience configuring and troubleshooting network access control systems and policies.
Familiarity with cloud platform security fundamentals (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in hybrid enterprise environments.
Practical knowledge of software, firmware, and patch management for large-scale infrastructure.
Proficiency in troubleshooting layer 2/3 networking, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
Alarm.com
offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!
Responsibilities
The Engineer's primary job responsibilities include:
Administer, monitor, and optimize Cisco portfolio infrastructure, including firewalls, identity, and network analytics platforms.
Execute routine software/firmware upgrades, patching, and configuration updates on network and security appliances.
Ensure effective network segmentation and secure access by configuring and enforcing network access controls.
Manage and maintain secure remote access solutions for users and devices.
Deploy, configure, and tune next-generation network perimeter and detection tools to ensure consistent policy enforcement.