Network Systems Engineer - 177584

Responsibilities: of the Network Systems Engineer: Perform network vulnerability remediation, security patching, and operating system upgrades across enterprise network infrastructure Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and other network appliances Execute Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and network configuration changes while minimizing operational disruption Provide Tier III network engineering support, troubleshooting complex routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and connectivity issues Support enterprise routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, network interfaces, IP addressing, and switching technologies Support firewall, VPN, and DMZ configurations across Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and other network platforms Collaborate with network automation teams to streamline patching, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation processes Identify and resolve network vulnerabilities while supporting rapid deployment of security updates and infrastructure improvements Participate in daily network operations, engineering projects, incident resolution, and change management activities Develop and maintain network documentation, implementation procedures, and standard operating procedures Communicate technical issues, project progress, and remediation activities to engineering teams and stakeholders Qualifications: for the Network Systems Engineer: Active Secret clearance Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent Active networking vendor operating system certification, such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, or equivalent 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting operational enterprise networks Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure Experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VLANs Hands-on experience with network patching, Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation Experience configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, VPNs, and DMZ environments Experience providing Tier III network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and technical escalation support Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, network interfaces, routing protocols, and network security fundamentals Experience supporting production network environments, change management, and infrastructure maintenance activities Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical priorities and support time-sensitive network engineering initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cisco networking experience, including Cisco IOS configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Brocade, or other enterprise networking platforms Experience supporting large-scale, geographically distributed federal or DoD networks Familiarity with network automation technologies such as Ansible, Python, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Experience automating network patching, configuration changes, or vulnerability remediation workflows Experience with network vulnerability management, security compliance, and remediation tracking CCNP, JNCIS, or other advanced networking certifications Experience collaborating with network automation, security engineering, and Network Operations Center (NOC) teams Compensation: for the Network Systems Engineer includes: Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays #LI-MM1 #LI-ONSITE