Position Overview
Support the engineering, implementation, sustainment, and troubleshooting of secure enterprise and mission networks across
Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba, and Palo Alto environments. This senior-level role emphasizes hands-on network engineering, operational sustainment, infrastructure modernization, and security compliance in complex government networks.
Key Responsibilities
Network Engineering & Operations- Engineer and sustain LAN/WAN infrastructure across multi-vendor environments.
- Support advanced routing, switching, transport, and security technologies in support of enterprise operations.
- Troubleshoot network issues, perform fault isolation, support incident response, and maintain reliable network performance.
- Support traffic analysis, system monitoring, bandwidth optimization, and operational improvements across enterprise environments.
- Work across routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies to support day-to-day operations and long-term stability.
Security & Modernization- Implement secure network designs aligned with DISA STIGs, ATO requirements, and government security policies.
- Support firewall, segmentation, and boundary protection efforts, including Palo Alto environments.
- Support technology refreshes, upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
- Develop architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation support materials.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance network performance, resilience, and standardization.
Network Implementation & Operational Support- Execute network changes, maintenance activities, and approved engineering updates.
- Perform hands-on implementation and sustainment support for infrastructure enhancements and technology refreshes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in coordination with operations teams and vendor support.
- Support operational readiness and continuity across enterprise and mission network environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of network engineering or network operations experience.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba, and Palo Alto technologies.
- Experience supporting secure enterprise network environments, including routing, transport, and network security technologies.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT II certification required.
- Current CCNA (or equivalent) required.
- Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications- CCNP, JNCIS/JNCIP, Palo Alto, Aruba, or similar advanced certifications preferred.
- Experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
- Experience supporting TAC, NOC, transport engineering, or enterprise network operations.