Network Security Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Network Security Engineer jobs in Virginia rank among the most active markets in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal agency support, and commercial cloud infrastructure, with openings at every level from junior analyst-track engineers through principal architects. Northern Virginia, particularly the Tysons Corner and Reston corridor, drives the largest share of demand, followed by Richmond and Hampton Roads, where Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology maintain deep technical workforces. The most sought-after specialties are zero-trust architecture, cloud network security, and identity and access management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Network Security Engineer
General Description
We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services. This role will engage in the development of key stakeholders on PKI lifecycle management, processes and procedures while providing "Wow Them" service to clients and/or internal customers or co-workers.
About the Federal Region
GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what's next.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create reports and documentation using AI and other automation tools.
- Review complex PKI and certificate-related issues, determine effective solutions, and recommend improvements to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations.
- Support certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into automation efforts.
- Supervise the PKI team, develop project requirements for complex and critical applications, provides sound strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff
- Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail
Required Experience and Education
- Strong knowledge of REST API integration, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP), and Microsoft AD auto-enrollment.
- Familiarity with technologies such as VCERT, Portable Git, Ansible, and Visual Studio Code.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
- Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including:
- Certificate Authority Administration
- Certificate Enrollment Web Service & Policy Web Service
- Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) monitoring
- Infrastructure experience in one or more of the following areas: IT or server administration, networking, Active Directory/LDAP, Unix/Linux, virtualization, or access control administration.
- Strong communication skills with IT customers, developers, and system administrators.
- Strong experience with certificate management tools, preferably Venafi/CyberArk, Microsoft Certificate Authority, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
- Heavy experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues, with an interest in advancing automation and AI-driven solutions.
- Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography
Preferred Experience and Education
- Experience with ServiceNow or other Change/Incident/Problem management ticketing technology
- IT system administration experience (systems management, networks, firewalls) in an enterprise environment
- Experience with user directory technologies for authentication (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Unix and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
- Experience with technologies that use TLS/SSL encryption (e.g., F5, Netscaler, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, WebSphere, etc.)
- Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)
- Database administration (MSSQL) experience
- A+, NET+, SEC+, nCSE, Venafi/CyberArk Admin, certified encryption engineer, CCENT, CCNA
Travel Requirements
- Work will be REMOTE with candidates located in Morrisville, NC; Falls Church, VA; or Eagan, MN given preference.
Additional Provisions
- Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
- Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed; the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
- If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
- All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
- All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
- Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
- The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work
- Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first
"Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information."
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Network Security Engineer
General Description
We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services. This role will engage in the development of key stakeholders on PKI lifecycle management, processes and procedures while providing "Wow Them" service to clients and/or internal customers or co-workers.
About the Federal Region
GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what's next.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create reports and documentation using AI and other automation tools.
- Review complex PKI and certificate-related issues, determine effective solutions, and recommend improvements to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations.
- Support certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into automation efforts.
- Supervise the PKI team, develop project requirements for complex and critical applications, provides sound strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff
- Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail
Required Experience and Education
- Strong knowledge of REST API integration, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP), and Microsoft AD auto-enrollment.
- Familiarity with technologies such as VCERT, Portable Git, Ansible, and Visual Studio Code.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
- Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including:
- Certificate Authority Administration
- Certificate Enrollment Web Service & Policy Web Service
- Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) monitoring
- Infrastructure experience in one or more of the following areas: IT or server administration, networking, Active Directory/LDAP, Unix/Linux, virtualization, or access control administration.
- Strong communication skills with IT customers, developers, and system administrators.
- Strong experience with certificate management tools, preferably Venafi/CyberArk, Microsoft Certificate Authority, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
- Heavy experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues, with an interest in advancing automation and AI-driven solutions.
- Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography
Preferred Experience and Education
- Experience with ServiceNow or other Change/Incident/Problem management ticketing technology
- IT system administration experience (systems management, networks, firewalls) in an enterprise environment
- Experience with user directory technologies for authentication (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Unix and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
- Experience with technologies that use TLS/SSL encryption (e.g., F5, Netscaler, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, WebSphere, etc.)
- Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)
- Database administration (MSSQL) experience
- A+, NET+, SEC+, nCSE, Venafi/CyberArk Admin, certified encryption engineer, CCENT, CCNA
Travel Requirements
- Work will be REMOTE with candidates located in Morrisville, NC; Falls Church, VA; or Eagan, MN given preference.
Additional Provisions
- Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
- Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed; the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
- If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
- All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
- All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
- Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
- The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work
- Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first
"Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information."
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network security engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance or clearance eligibility required
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related field
- Industry certification such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ required or strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms
- Proficiency in network protocols, VPNs, and cloud security frameworks such as AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with NIST, RMF, or FedRAMP compliance standards relevant to Virginia federal clients
Network Security Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a network security engineer in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a network security engineer, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most roles expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, followed by certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Certified Ethical Hacker. Because much of Virginia's market is tied to federal contracting, obtaining a DoD security clearance early gives candidates a significant advantage over applicants who have yet to start that process.
How much do network security engineers make in Virginia?
Network security engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $134,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,410 for the lowest 10% to over $205,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire network security engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring network security engineers in Virginia right now include Credence, Inferno Systems, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's dense federal contracting ecosystem means many of the largest and most consistent openings come from defense and intelligence-sector firms headquartered in the Northern Virginia corridor.
Which Virginia cities have the most network security engineer jobs?
Chantilly, McLean, and Richmond have the most network security engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because it sits adjacent to the Pentagon, major intelligence agencies, and a concentration of defense contractors, while Richmond and Hampton Roads pull demand from state government IT infrastructure, financial services firms, and military installation support contracts based in those regions.
Are there remote network security engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many technical fields, since a significant portion of network security work involves monitoring, analysis, and policy rather than physical hardware access. About 54% of network security engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though roles involving classified networks or government facility access typically require on-site work. Governance, cloud security review, and threat intelligence positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a network security engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a junior security analyst or IT support role at a Virginia-based federal contractor, where clearance sponsorship and internal certification programs create a structured path toward network security engineering. Large contractors such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton run new-graduate hiring programs and internship pipelines specifically targeting cleared or clearance-eligible candidates. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying removes a common screening barrier, and candidates transitioning from network administration or systems administration roles are frequently competitive for junior engineer openings.
Where can I find and apply to network security engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to network security engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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