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Network Engineer
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
KForce
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Network Security, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities:
* Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks
* Support switches, firewalls, VPNs, security appliances, and related network technologies
* Work with Cisco ASA and/or Palo Alto firewall environments
* Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, application, voice, and video issues
* Apply knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPNs, routing, email systems, and network security
* Support networking within AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments
* Assist with network installations, upgrades, maintenance, and system improvements
* Support infrastructure across multiple locations and environments
* Partner with internal teams, vendors, and service providers to resolve technical issues
* Contribute to infrastructure projects using Agile and SRE principles
* Help maintain network availability, security, and overall performance Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant networking experience;
Comparable education and hands-on experience will also be considered
* Strong background supporting enterprise Cisco environments, including routers, switches, Nexus platforms, ASA firewalls, ASR and related security technologies
* Experience with WAN connectivity and technologies such as MPLS, DSL and other wide-area networking solutions
* Hands-on exposure to modern cloud and software-defined networking technologies, including SD-WAN, Meraki, Aruba and next-generation firewalls
* Experience with network segmentation and virtualization technologies such as VLANs, VRFs, VSS and switch stacking
* Experience working with application delivery/load-balancing technologies such as F5
* Understanding of Quality of Service (QoS), VoIP and converged network environments
* Knowledge of network resiliency and high-availability technologies, including HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, LACP and similar protocols
* Solid knowledge of network security concepts and protocols, including IPSec, SSL/TLS and ACLs
* Familiarity with Microsoft server environments, Visio and ITIL-based processes
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Preferred Qualifications:
* CCNA or CCNP certification is preferred
* Strong enterprise networking and troubleshooting experience
* Experience with Cisco ASA and/or Palo Alto technologies
* Knowledge of switching, wireless networking, and hybrid cloud environments
* Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP
* Familiarity with Ansible, Python, or Terraform is a plus
* Understanding of AI concepts is a plus
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Job Type Contract Compensation
50 - $67
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