Network Engineer, Senior
About The Position
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will develop and support enterprise-wide network infrastructure for Department of Defense (DoD) missions. You will design and deploy network and cybersecurity architectures, analyze existing infrastructure, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve the security, reliability, and availability of critical network systems. The role applies expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, MPLS, gateway protocols, and virtual routing and forwarding. You will help guide technical teams as they deliver and modernize DoD capabilities, optimize client operations, and respond to evolving mission needs and adversaries. You will work with enterprise network protocols and configurations, including software and hardware firewalls, Cisco and Juniper hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, and optical infrastructure. The position also involves Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, BGP safeguards, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS capabilities. Secret clearance is required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures within DoD hybrid environments, incorporating Zero Trust principles, NGFWs, and advanced BGP routing safeguards, including AS_PATH loop prevention and max-prefix protection.
- At least 2 years of experience implementing network segmentation and microsegmentation using SDN, container networking, and virtualization technologies.
- At least 2 years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations, BGP policies, NGFW configurations, and NAT or SNAT translation.
- Experience supporting DoD defense programs and mission requirements, including secure traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS detection and enforcement.
- Experience working with Secret-level classified networks and associated routing controls, segmentation boundaries, and network traffic visibility requirements.
- Knowledge of DoD security standards, compliance requirements, and ZTNA frameworks.
- Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting and operating DoD networks.
- Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms, such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware.
- Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments.
- Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening.
- Experience administering Windows systems and services.
- Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP certification.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and support enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures in DoD hybrid environments.
- Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure designs and analyze existing network infrastructures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
- Improve the security, reliability, and availability of critical network systems.
- Implement network segmentation and microsegmentation using SDN, container networking, and virtualization technologies.
- Document network and security architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Support DoD defense programs and mission requirements, including secure traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS detection and enforcement.
- Deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot network and security platforms and advise clients on critical projects.
- Guide technical teams in evolving and deploying new capabilities and technologies.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
