Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist, Senior

Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist, Senior

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep Cisco technology experience to design, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex network systems and subsystems for government clients. This role requires hands‑on expertise with Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS.

The engineer will collaborate with network operations administrators, technical support teams, and other engineers to move networks smoothly from development into operations. The work may include network architecture design, performance management, network planning, IP engineering, layer 2 switching, GRE tunnels, IBGP, and secure network implementation.

• Design network architecture
• Performance management and monitoring
• Network planning and IP engineering
• Layer 2 switching configuration
• Implementation of GRE tunnels and IBGP
• Secure network implementation and maintenance

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering
• 2+ years of experience in Cisco network engineering
• Experience with network design, implementation, maintenance, performance management, and planning
• Experience with data network installation, GRE tunnels, and internal border gateway protocol (IBGP)
• Experience with Juniper networks and MPLS L3
  
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• Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS
• Knowledge of network security design principles and practices
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience with network computing, network operations support, and network architecture design
• Experience with Cisco TMS and Cisco Voice
• Experience with network security auditing and information assurance
• Experience working in a hybrid delivery environment
• Experience with enterprise information security architecture and internet security principles
• Knowledge of local area network (LAN) design and maintenance engineering principles
• Excellent problem‑solving skills for complex network issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including with cross‑functional teams
• TS/SCI clearance
• Cisco Certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $ (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.