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MetaSense, Inc.

Senior Network Security

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$56 - $73.25/hr

Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers Responsibilities: * Design ... Monitor security events, investigate incidents, and lead remediation efforts. * Conduct threat ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior security engineer in Virginia is $71,184.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior Security Engineer assists in protecting an organization's systems and data from security threats. They help monitor networks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures under the guidance of senior engineers. Their tasks may include security assessments, incident response, and maintaining security tools. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and familiarity with common security frameworks are essential. This role provides hands-on experience and a pathway to more senior cybersecurity positions.

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To thrive as a Junior Security Engineer, you should possess a foundational understanding of network security, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM platforms, and certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and convey technical information clearly. These competencies are essential for identifying threats, supporting senior staff, and maintaining the overall security posture of an organization.

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Infographic showing various Junior Security Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $71,184 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

M730-Senior Network Security Engineer

Focused HR Solutions

Mechanicsville, VA • On-site

$56 - $73.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

In Person Only interview.

This job is Hybrid Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Our direct client has an opening for an Senior Network Security Engineer (807471).
This position is up to 12 months, with the option of extension, 9120 Lockwood Boulevard Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Please send rates and a resume. Corp to Corp or w2 allowed.    

Requirements:
  • Enterprise Networking - Required 8 Years.
  • Enterprise Security - Required 5 Years.
  • Azure Networking - Required 3 Years.
  • WAF/NGFW - Required 3 Years.
  • Supporting environments with 300+ Network Devices - Desired 3 Years.
  • Candidate must have experience in the following areas: Incident response, Security investigations, Log analysis, Threat intelligence, Security monitor - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience with the SIEM products (e.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience in vulnerability management and remediation tracking as well as vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Nessus, Tenable, Def - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience in the following areas: Active Directory, MFA, Conditional Access, Certificates - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience with; SEC530, CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust principles - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience with the following: Cisco ISE, NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience with the following products: Palo Alto, F5 Distributed Cloud, Azure WAF, Cisco VPN, Global Protect, F5 BIG-IP - Required.
  • Candidate must have experience working in highly regulated environments and leading technical troubleshooting during outages - Required.
  • Candidate must have ability to communicate technical issues to technical and executive audiences and an ability to mentor junior engineers - Required.
  • Candidate should have achieved or ability to achieve the following certifications: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700) - Required.
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Focused HR Solutions is a Certified Women Business Enterprise by WBENC. FHR is a full service staffing firm that assists clients nationwide with supplemental staff for their information technology departments on a contract, contract to hire, and direct hire basis. Our team has extensive experience providing full service staffing needs to small, medium and large clients. Focused HR Solutions provides services to technology-driven clients that include many of the most prominent firms in the United States. Our client base includes State and Local Governments, Software Vendors, top Fortune 500 Companies, as well as companies in the automotive, retail, financial, health care, and telecommunication industries. At Focused HR Solutions, we utilize technology to market our candidate’s skills and fulfill our client’s job assignments guaranteed.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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