Network Engineering Lead

Markon

1d•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Network Engineer Lead responsible for designing, engineering, and deploying secure, scalable network solutions across data center and LAN/WAN environments for our Virginia Customer in the Northern Virginia Area. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (preferrably from this client).
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant network engineering and network systems leadership experience.
Proficiency in server administration, routine maintenance, and user account management.
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) networks.
Recent (within the last 3 years) hands-on experience with: Cisco Data Center, LAN/WAN, and Client Access technologies (MACsec, HSRP, VRF, ACLs, BGP, EIGRP).
Operating systems: IOS-XE, NX-OS, and Linux.
Firewalls and VPN concentrators (FTD and ASA).
Network and application load balancers.
Experience leading, managing, and delivering engineering projects.
Practical knowledge of implementing cybersecurity best practices across network and system environments.
Experience using ticketing and case-management systems for issue tracking and resolution.
Deep understanding of high-availability technologies and deployment strategies.

Nice To Haves

Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-grade network and security solutions, including Cisco ASA firewalls managed via Firepower Management Center, Nutanix hypervisor platforms, Palo Alto Firewalls through Panorama, and Citrix Application Delivery Controllers.
Hands-on experience with SIEM and advanced security analytics tools, such as Splunk, packet capture (pcap), NetFlow, and SolarWinds, for proactive threat detection and incident response.
Strong proficiency in multiple operating systems, including Linux, Cisco OS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS, ensuring robust infrastructure management and optimization.
Skilled in evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into technical roadmaps, driving innovation and enhancing organizational security posture.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership throughout the full system lifecycle, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices and organizational standards.
Managing enterprise-level network and security infrastructure.
Validate network designs against industry best practices.
Optimize system and network performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies.