Network Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Mind Computing

2d•Remote

About The Position

Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, fully remote Network Engineer to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project. The engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient enterprise network solutions that support high availability, performance, and scalability across WAN, LAN, wireless, and cloud environments. The role collaborates with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to support mission-critical applications and services. Candidates must reside within the continental United States. The position also provides Tier III escalation support, contributes to network upgrades and modernization, and supports compliance with federal security standards, including NIST and Zero Trust principles. Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check. The employer is unable to offer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale environments.
Hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco and Juniper routers and switches.
Strong experience with enterprise firewalls such as Palo Alto, Check Point, or Cisco ASA, and with VPN solutions.
Proficiency with load-balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM/DNS, and troubleshooting persistence, SSL offloading, and traffic steering.
Knowledge of WAN optimization, MPLS, QoS, and advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
Familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and software-defined networking.
Strong understanding of network security principles, including Zero Trust, encryption, and network segmentation.
Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Must reside within the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal government organizations.
Familiarity with VA systems, policies, and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting healthcare IT systems, EHR platforms, or large-scale federal data environments.
Experience using AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot to develop and maintain network automation scripts and configuration templates using Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
Experience reviewing and validating AI-generated network configurations in lab or test environments before deployment.
Familiarity with AI-driven monitoring and AIOps capabilities for anomaly detection, event correlation, and root-cause analysis.
Experience using AI tools to analyze network logs, packet captures, and traffic data during troubleshooting, with technical findings independently validated before implementation.
Experience using AI tools to develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including agency-approved tools and applicable VA and federal guidance for protecting network configurations, credentials, and sensitive information.
Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, or F5-CTS.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Support WAN, LAN, and wireless networking across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Implement and optimize network security controls, including firewall rules, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
Manage F5 and other load-balancing platforms to support application availability, performance, and reliable traffic delivery.
Monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and conduct root-cause investigations using tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with federal security standards, including NIST and Zero Trust principles.
Support network upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives involving Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud networking.
Provide Tier III escalation support, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and resolve complex enterprise network incidents.
Participate in change control processes, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.
Perform additional duties to support project objectives and organizational innovation initiatives.