Introduction Elegant solutions to sophisticated problems. That’s what you deliver. Surround yourself with the team, resources, and support you need to design and build world-class IT solutions. Overview Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Network Engineer in Falls Church, VA. This is a long-term contract opportunity that is Hybrid and offers outstanding benefits. The candidate must possess a previous (within 2 years) or existing United Stated Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET clearance. The Network Engineer will focus on expanding the capabilities of the Network Access Control (NAC) system and will play a key role in current NAC environment and working with a team to add new functionalities.   Responsibilities * Work with the existing NAC system (experience with ForeScout, Cisco ISE, ClearPass, or similar NAC solutions). * Analyze network traffic and device behavior to identify areas for NAC improvement. * Design and implement new NAC functionalities to enhance security posture. * Collaborate with security and network operations teams. * Document procedures and configurations for new NAC features.   Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * Familiarity with NAC platform, experience with ForeScout NAC a plus. * 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role. * Strong understanding of network security concepts, including access control principles. * Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) a plus. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.