CGI is one of the top 5 largest global IT companies spread across 40 countries with endless opportunities to expand and grow. As a CGI Federal Member, you have the opportunity to be a shareholder at CGI and join a family of 90,000 members strong. We are currently seeking candidates to join our successful Federal organization as a Network Engineer for an enterprise cybersecurity opportunity supporting our DHS CDM DEFEND program. The position involves troubleshooting network and AWS cloud issues to keep our clients operational. Candidates will design and configure build plans and create automated solutions that can be framed worked and re-used within the program as needed. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities: Manage and administer Palo Alto firewalls, including policy updates and threat management. Configure and maintain Site-to-Site IPSec VPNs for secure inter-site connectivity. Collaborate with hosting teams managing load balancers. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance using standard tools and methodologies. Maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, topologies, and operational procedures. Contribute to network integration, solution design, and scalable infrastructure enhancements. Oversee IPAM and DNS, and optimize load-balancing solutions, particularly F5. Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux technologies. Demonstrate strong teamwork and secure working practices. Adaptability to work within a changing environment. Exhibit strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills. Update documentation such as standard operating procedures Maintain a positive attitude and team focus.