Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Title: Network Engineer
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary Range: $140-150K We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a secure, standalone enterprise
environment. This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing network infrastructure supporting virtualized systems, application platforms, and compliance- driven operations.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain Layer 2/Layer 3 network infrastructure
• Configure and support Cisco Catalyst (9300/9500 series) and Cisco NX-
OS-based switching platforms
• Manage VLANs, trunking, segmentation, ACLs, firewall rules, and traffic
segmentation
• Maintain network topology, routing logic, and traffic flow design
• Support evaluation and future deployment of data center-optimized switching
platforms for modernization initiatives
• Deploy and support 802.1X authentication using Cisco ISE and LDAP Integration
• Implement machine authentication with user fallback, dynamic VLAN
assignment, and fail-open design
• Manage TACACS+ for network device administration
• Support networking for VMware ESXi / vCenter environments, including vSwitch
and distributed switch configuration
• Provision and maintain VM networking
• Troubleshoot multi-tier service flows across infrastructure layers
• Implement and maintain STIG-compliant network configurations
• Enforce port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure
management access
• Support RMF security controls and FIPS-compliance
• Integrate network devices with SIEM (Elastic), Zabbix, or equivalent monitoring
tools
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, authentication failures, and application
reachability issues
• Perform structured troubleshooting using logs, packet capture, and service
validation
• Support change control (CAB) processes
• Execute network upgrades (e.g., Cisco IOS-XE / NX-OS) with validation and
rollback planning
• Maintain documentation including VLAN mappings, IP plans, and network
diagrams
• Support network components of backup and disaster recovery operations
• Validate connectivity for backup systems and storage platforms
• Assist in failover and restoration procedures
• Work with systems engineers, security teams, and application owners
• Provide network impact analysis for system architecture decisions
Required Qualifications:
• An active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II, (i.e. Security+ CE).
• 3+ years of experience in network administration/engineering in a Cisco environment.
• Experience with Cisco switches and routers
• A solid foundation in networking including routing, switching, and security.
• Ability to work in a high-tempo operational environment where priorities change
frequently.
• Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally
and in writing.
• Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
simultaneously.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with hybrid connectivity between on-prem and AWS
• Familiarity with AWS VPC design, Site-to-Site VPN, Client VPN, and Direct
Connect
• Understanding of extending secure or restricted environments into cloud
architectures
• Knowledge of BGP routing concepts, including route advertisement, path
selection, redundancy, and failover
• Experience with BGP in hybrid cloud or enterprise routing environments
• Ability to troubleshoot routing issues such as asymmetric paths and route filtering
• Experience with Cisco NX-OS platforms (e.g., Nexus series)
• Familiarity with data center technologies such as:
o vPC (Virtual Port Channel)
o Leaf-spine architectures
o High-throughput east-west traffic design
• Ability to support or lead network modernization efforts toward data
center-optimized architectures
• Experience with Terraform (AWS networking) or Ansible for network automation
• Ability to automate provisioning, validation, and compliance checks
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and FUN place to work! Benefits include, but not limited to:
Health and Wellness Benefits
- Medical Insurance (three CareFirst healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee/ 50% per dependant
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual/ $3000 family
Personal Insurance Benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave
- Employees receive 20 days of vacation/10 holidays built into hourly rate/ 5 days of Administrative leave(currently used for snow, jury, bereavement)
Retirement
- Pre-tax 401k program including 6% company match
- 100% fully vested from eligibility date
*Eligible after 90 days of employment
