Senior Network Engineer - Full-time travel role - Active Secret clearance

PGTEK

101d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Technical Consultant (TC) with deep Aruba networking expertise to support enterprise and defense projects. The ideal candidate will configure, integrate, and secure advanced Aruba-based infrastructures while also providing secondary support for Juniper technologies.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance (minimum)
• Valid passport; ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Hands-on expertise with Aruba Fabric Composer (AFC)
• Hands-on expertise with Aruba CX switching
• Hands-on expertise with Aruba ClearPass
• Strong routing/switching and troubleshooting skills (OSPF, BGP, packet captures)
• Familiarity with DoD STIGs and secure networking best practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Juniper routing/switching and vSRX firewalls
• Relevant industry certifications (Aruba, Juniper, VMware, Cisco)
• Experience with automation/orchestration for network management
• Prior DoD or defense project experience

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Aruba Fabric Composer (AFC), Aruba CX switches, and Aruba ClearPass
• Design and integrate cloud architectures and network solutions with Aruba platforms
• Troubleshoot VXLAN with EVPN overlays and support VMware NSX environments
• Perform advanced routing analysis and troubleshooting (OSPF, BGP, packet captures, tracing)
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and routing/switching SRGs
• Provide secondary support for Juniper routing, switching, and vSRX firewalls

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Vision plan
• Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance premiums covered
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to all employees
• Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
• Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees