Network Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Responsibilities: : Perform network vulnerability remediation, security patching, and operating system upgrades across enterprise infrastructure Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices Perform Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and network configuration changes Provide Tier III support for complex routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and connectivity issues Support OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, and other enterprise networking technologies Troubleshoot IP addressing, interfaces, routing issues, and network connectivity Configure and troubleshoot firewall, VPN, and DMZ environments across platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Collaborate with automation teams to improve patching, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation Support network operations, engineering projects, incident response, and change management Document network configurations, procedures, troubleshooting activities, and implementation plans Communicate technical issues and remediation efforts to engineering teams and stakeholders Qualifications: : Active Secret clearance DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification , such as Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent Networking certification , such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, or equivalent 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience Strong experience with Cisco routers, switches, and enterprise network infrastructure Experience with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, TCP/IP, and subnetting Hands-on experience with network patching, Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation Experience troubleshooting firewalls, VPNs, DMZs, and complex network connectivity issues Experience providing Tier III support in production network environments Strong understanding of network security and enterprise infrastructure operations Experience with change management, network maintenance, and technical documentation Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cisco networking experience Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto, Brocade, or other enterprise networking platforms Federal or DoD network engineering experience Experience with Ansible, Python, or other network automation technologies Experience automating network configuration, patching, or vulnerability remediation Experience with network vulnerability management and security compliance CCNP, JNCIS, or other advanced networking certifications Compensation: : Salary: $90,000-$110,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays #LI-CG2 #LI-ONSITE