Network Engineer

VTG.

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, BGP, Best Practices, Business Support, Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Documentation, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, High Availability, IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Juniper Networks Product Family, Load Balancing, Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Routing Protocols, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Engineering, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Top Secret Clearance, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting, with a focus on ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the organization's network environment.

What will you do?

  • Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN network infrastructure
  • Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
  • Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve issues proactively
  • Troubleshoot network outages and performance bottlenecks across multiple environments
  • Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls
  • Support network upgrades, patches, and infrastructure improvements
  • Collaborate with systems, cloud, and security teams to support business and technical requirements
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry best practices

Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP)
  • Hands-on experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
  • Experience configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
  • Familiarity with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
  • Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark)
  • Strong understanding of network security principles
  • Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and basic scripting (Python, Bash)

About the Company

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