Basic Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in network security or network engineering roles, with a focus on Zero Trust, network security, software defined networks, and SD-WAN
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LAN/WAN and SD-WAN
• Knowledge of zero trust network security best practices, including firewalls and macro/microsegmentation
• Deep understanding of routing & switching, multicast, and QoS
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of common security threats and protections to network, cloud, and endpoint resources
• Knowledge and experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEM
• Knowledge and experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Detail oriented

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Current Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Experience with network security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practices
• Extensive experience in the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration of highly distributed and segmented networks and network security technologies
• Experience implementing SD-WAN solutions
• Expertise with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, STP, ARP, VLANs, Trunking, LACP, VPCs, ICMP, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, TLS, SMTP, SSH, SCP
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Implementation and administration experience with application centric network technologies (load balancers, WAF/WAAP)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800 series
• Additional certifications related to Security and Router/Switch are a plus
• Bachelor's Degree and 5-8 years of technical experience in Network Security or Network Engineering with large-scale enterprise/global networks in high-paced, diverse environment

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Preferred locations: Remote

Travel Required: 25 - 75%. May require onsite trips to the VA/DC/MD area and client site locations.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!



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This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

What will you be doing?

WWT is looking for a Network Engineer III on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client supporting installation, migration, and configuration activities at multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the design, implementing, and maintaining a high distributed network aligning zero trust principles
• Contributing to the designing and implementing SD-WAN based network architecture spanning dozens of sites at a global scale
• Configuring, installing, and managing network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software
• Planning, executing, and documenting network upgrades, expansions, and optimizations
• Designing and establishing protocol compatibility standards
• Serve as a subject matter expert in zero trust network architecture
• Maintaining comprehensive network documentation, including architecture diagrams, rack elevations, SOPs, and configuration logs
• Diagnosing and resolving complex network issues, including those related to performance, security, and connectivity
• Analyzing network traffic, to ensure successful system operations
• Developing and implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure network resilience
• Supervising and mentoring junior network engineers
• Working with other IT teams (e.g., systems administrators, security specialists, application engineers) to ensure network integration and interoperability
• Working with vendors to select, purchase, and implement network equipment
• Ensuring that the network meets relevant industry standards, DoD regulations, and DoD ZT requirements as defined in the DoD ZT Execution Roadmap