Network Engineer

Network Engineer
REMOTE
Pay From $120,000 Per Year
MUST
Network Engineer
Secret clearance required
Active CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD 8570/8140 compliant)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
3+ years of direct experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government network environments.
36 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, operations, or infrastructure support roles
Experience supporting enterprise routing, switching, and network security technologies.
Knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching fundamentals.
Experience with cybersecurity tools, firewall technologies, and network monitoring solutions.
Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
Working knowledge of automation, scripting, and configuration management tools.
Combination of below Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting Army enterprise or tactical communications environments.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and STIG compliance.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies, particularly Versa Networks solutions.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud networking concepts.
Prior experience working within a NOC, SOC, or mission-critical operational environment.
Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
DUTIES
Network Engineer will support the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of network and cybersecurity technologies from vendors including Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Versa Networks, and other integrated security platforms.
The position requires collaboration with government personnel, cross-functional engineering teams, and cybersecurity staff to ensure network availability, compliance, and operational readiness
The Network Engineer will Analyze network performance and recommend adjustments to infrastructure capacity, scalability, and performance requirements.
Support daily network operations including maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement activities.
Assist with the design, implementation, and validation of network configuration prototypes including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and automation frameworks.
Utilize automation and scripting tools such as Python and Ansible to streamline network administration and operational tasks.
Monitor and maintain network availability, reliability, utilization, and overall system health.
Review, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance degradation issues.
Participate in the development and review of conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures.
Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures including firewall policies, network access controls, vulnerability remediation, and security auditing procedures.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, and configuration baselines.
Support compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and Army network standards.
Coordinate with government customers, vendors, and support teams to ensure mission continuity and successful execution of technical objectives.
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior personnel as required.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.