Mid-Level Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Mid-Level Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Annapolis Junction
Mid-Level Network Engineer Onsite Annapolis Junction, MD | US Citizenship Required | Travel (less than 10%)
Clearance level:
Active TS/SCI with Poly Summary
Our client is a leading provider of technology and mission services to the U.S. government and commercial clients. They deliver innovative solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital modernization, and mission support. Responsibilities
As a Mid-Level Network Engineer on our team, you will be supporting a large-scale enterprise program. This position involves the design, implementation, support, and maintenance of a complex network environment consisting of Juniper and Cisco switches, load balancers, and boundary devices. The ideal candidate will have experience managing networks that support hundreds of thousands of endpoint devices and must have a strong understanding of network security compliance and software-defined networking (SDN) practices.

The engineer will also be responsible for utilizing Forward Networks software to create virtual network clones, test SDN code upgrades, and assist with comprehensive documentation of the current network infrastructure. Requirements
- Provide day-to-day operational support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise-scale Juniper and Cisco switching infrastructure
- Configure and maintain load balancing technologies and boundary security devices (e.g., firewalls, edge routers).
- Solid understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-direct tasks in a complex environment.
- Strong awareness of network security best practices, compliance standards, and patch management processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be willing to support an on-call rotation. Leverage Forward Networks to:
- Build virtual replicas of the production network.
- Simulate and validate SDN code changes.
- Document the existing physical and logical network topology.
- Ensure network integrity, performance, and security for a distributed infrastructure supporting several hundred thousand endpoints.
- Monitor and respond to network incidents, lead root cause analysis and resolution efforts.
- Maintain and update network diagrams, configurations, and documentation in accordance with industry and organizational standards.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in planning and executing network upgrades, migrations, and optimizations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while proactively identifying and resolving network issues. Technical skills:
- Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, VRFs, and QoS.
- Experience configuring and managing load balancers (F5, Citrix, or equivalent) and boundary devices such as firewalls or network access control appliances.
- Proficiency with Forward Networks or similar digital twin/virtual network simulation tools.

Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, CCIE, or JNCIE.
- Experience in high-availability, mission-critical environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for network automation is a plus.
- Experience in government or highly regulated enterprise environments is desirable. Education/Certification Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise networks with Cisco and Juniper technologies.
- Certification

Required:

8570 compliant with a Security + certificate - Certification:
CompTIA Security + CE, CompTIA Clearance Requirements
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly
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- About us
Scute Technologies is a forward-thinking technology solutions provider dedicated to helping organizations modernize, secure, and optimize their digital environments. We specialize in delivering innovative IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services that empower our clients to achieve mission success with confidence and agility. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Scute Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.