Network Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise and tactical networks for the Department of War (DoW). This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in wireless networking, SD-WAN, and cybersecurity to build secure and resilient infrastructure that directly impacts mission readiness and quality-of-life for military personnel and their families. You will be part of a dedicated team addressing critical communication challenges and driving innovation across enterprise and tactical environments.

What You'll Work On:

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and data center connectivity.

Lead the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of wireless LANs, controllers, and access points.

Conduct network performance tuning, analyze packet data using tools such as Wireshark, and troubleshoot escalated network issues.

Conduct and document cybersecurity vulnerability scans to help ensure compliance with DoW standards.

Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and technical designs.

Provide first-line support to troubleshoot and resolve network issues across enterprise and tactical environments.

Implement DoW cybersecurity compliance standards and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Use your extensive technical expertise to solve challenging networking problems while providing guidance and collaborating with junior staff.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

Experience implementing Cisco Software-defined networks with solutions such as Catalyst Center, ISE, Provider Connectivity Assurance, VXLAN, and Software-defined Access

Experience with networking tools, such as Wireshark or Solar Winds Experience  configuring wireless LANs, including wireless controllers, access points, and endpoint devices and maintaining firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Cisco or Fortinet Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, and SNMPKnowledge of routing and switching technologies and cybersecurity principles and best practices

Ability to create and interpret basic network diagrams and documentation

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time Secret clearance HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in networking roles, or Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in networking roles

CompTIA Security+ Certification Nice If You Have:

Experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless solutions, such as Orchestrator, Wireless Controllers, and Access Points Experience configuring and testing SD-WAN technologies, such as Aruba Edge Connect or Juniper SSRExperience designing and deploying Zero Trust architectures to support highly secure networks

Knowledge of cloud networking environments, including AWS, Azure, or GCPKnowledge of scripting or automation, such as Python or Ansible

DoW 8140 Compliance Certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CASP+, or CISSP Certifications Industry certifications, such as Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certifications Clearance:

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.

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