Network Systems Engineer
About The Position
As a Network Engineer supporting the DoD, you will help design and deploy reliable networks that support national defense and evolving organizational needs. You will work with customers to understand strategic goals and operational requirements, then plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. The role includes resolving interoperability issues across platforms and supporting hardware acquisition, while contributing to network optimization and cloud technology efforts that expand enterprise service capabilities. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining SolarWinds network monitoring and management solutions.
- At least 3 years of experience with firewall and enterprise security design, including device hardening, intrusion detection and prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, IP security, and vulnerability assessment.
- Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, or Juniper firewalls.
- Experience in network security and enterprise IT systems design for large commercial or government environments.
- Experience with boundary protection.
- Knowledge of packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- TS/SCI clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- High school diploma or GED.
- DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification, such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or a DoD Cyber Workforce Framework Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and implementing cloud-native and over-the-top networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with SD-WAN.
- Experience with Ansible or Python.
- Knowledge of DoD IT and cloud security policies, including STIGs and the DoD Cloud SRG, and applying them to cloud solution design and implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, prior publications, and speaking engagements in industry or vendor forums.
Responsibilities
- Work with customers to understand strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements.
- Plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
- Resolve interoperability issues across platforms.
- Support the acquisition of hardware.
- Help deploy reliable networks for DoD national defense missions and expand enterprise service capabilities.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
