Senior Network Engineer

Athena Technology Group•Doral, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations in Doral, Florida. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining classified enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical Department of Defense operations. This role requires extensive experience with enterprise networking technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and classified network environments.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
9+ years of professional IT experience with at least 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network security principles.
Experience configuring and managing Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Cisco ASA Firewalls, and Cisco ISE.
Experience supporting classified network environments and implementing DISA STIGs.
Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Cisco CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications.
Experience supporting Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA).
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and Guard technologies.
Experience with automation and scripting tools for network management.
ITIL Foundation certification.
Experience supporting a DoD Combatant Command (SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, or SPACECOM).

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and maintain enterprise network connectivity across classified environments including SIPR, NIPR, and JWICS networks.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Ensure network devices remain operational, secure, and compliant with DISA STIG requirements.
Support enterprise service connections between networks, systems, and applications, including Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
Monitor network performance and implement corrective actions to optimize availability and security.
Collaborate with ISSOs and Cybersecurity personnel supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, and engineering specifications.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to network operations personnel.
Support network modernization efforts and technology refresh initiatives.
Perform network maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.