Who We're Looking For (Position Overview):The Network Engineer supports the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of enterprise network infrastructure in a Cisco-based environment. This role supports secure network operations aligned to Zero Trust principles, continuous monitoring, access control enforcement, vulnerability remediation, and operational documentation.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):- Support the implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across core, distribution, access, and edge environments.
- Help implement and maintain network security controls aligned to federal security standards and Zero Trust architecture principles.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routing, switching, virtual local area networks (VLANs), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), virtual private networks (VPNs), and other network services.
- Monitor network performance and availability, respond to alerts, and integrate network platforms with enterprise monitoring, logging, and security tools.
- Support network device patching, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
- Implement and maintain centralized logging and audit capabilities for network devices.
- Support incident response with network-level analysis, containment actions, and forensic data collection.
- Develop and maintain network standard operating procedures (SOPs), hardware and configuration baselines, and current network diagrams.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):- Five years of experience in network engineering or network security operations.
- Experience supporting network security controls aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Experience with network segmentation, least-privilege access controls, and 802.1X network access control.
- Experience with monitoring, vulnerability assessment, patching, and device hardening.
- Experience with network documentation, change control, and operational readiness.
- Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start.
