Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, Access Points (wireless), and VPNs. 
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability. 
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems. 
• Implement and maintain network security, including access controls, intrusion detection systems, and threat prevention. 
• Manage and administer network services such as DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM). 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures. 
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support infrastructure projects and resolve complex technical issues. 
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and critical incident response. 
• Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies, best practices, and NIST guidelines. 

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role. 
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and network hardware. 
• Experience with network security principles and practices. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Active security clearance strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure). 
• Familiarity with Palo Alto and Juniper network devices.
• Background in government or cleared contractor networks.
• Experience with FedRAMP authorized cloud solutions (AWS Govcloud, Azure GCC-H, etc..) is a plus.
• Experience with network cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, AWS network security tools, Microsoft Defender, etc. 
• Palo Alto Certification (PCCET, PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.).
• Cisco Certifications (CCENT, CCT, CCNA, etc.)
• SANs Certification (GSEC, GCIA, GMON, GDSA, etc.).
• CompTIA Certification (Network+, Security +, CASP+, etc.).

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