Federal Network Engineer

VectorUSA•San Diego, CA

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

VectorUSA is seeking a Federal Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and support complex network systems for the company and its federal clients. The role involves enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environments, Aruba networking technologies, Cisco Voice, and federal systems and compliance requirements. The position requires at least five years of hands-on network engineering experience, a CCNP certification, and an active or renewable security clearance. The candidate must be willing to travel up to 30%. The role may involve varied shifts and on-call work, including providing 24/7 support for critical systems.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on network engineering experience.
CCNP certification.
Expertise in Cisco Voice, including CUCM and UCCX.
Strong working knowledge of Aruba wireless solutions, including controllers, access points, and switches.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, and Quality of Service (QoS).
Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and other network technologies.
Federal experience, including work in secure and compliant environments and knowledge of federal requirements.
Active or renewable security clearance.
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical personnel in high-pressure environments.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Ability to work varied shifts and participate in an on-call rotation when necessary.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in Cisco or Aruba products.
Experience with Fortinet networking products.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and support enterprise network systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and VoIP.
Install, configure, and upgrade network hardware and firmware, including Aruba wireless controllers and access points.
Document work according to company and client standards using tools such as Microsoft Visio and Excel.
Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and third-party service providers to resolve complex technical issues.
Perform systems testing and troubleshooting across diverse networking systems.
Provide 24/7 support for critical systems, potentially working night, weekend, or on-call shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.