Network Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of network environments.
• Work alongside U.S. Government network engineers, Cyber/IA teams, and technical staff to assist with network setup, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and support Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, hardware, and software issues; assist with identifying root causes and restoring services.
• Participate in lab/sandbox environments to test, configure, and learn Cisco networking technologies.
• Aid in implementing network solutions and infrastructure upgrades.
• Support security initiatives by helping deploy and maintain network security and monitoring tools.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and supporting Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) network environments.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and technical changes to support operations and team knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and IT staff to support project and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance.
• 3+ years of networking, IT infrastructure, or related technical experience.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking devices including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, and switching concepts.
• Experience using or exposure to network monitoring, testing, or diagnostic tools (e.g., Spirent, T-Berd, SolarWinds, Wireshark, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot network hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Experience creating or updating technical documentation, diagrams, or operational procedures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications such as CCNA preferred; CCNP or security certifications are a plus.
• Exposure to network security concepts, including firewalls, access controls, or intrusion prevention technologies.
• Exposure to cybersecurity monitoring tools such as Splunk, Security Onion, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of network security technologies including IPSEC and 802.1X.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, or virtual networking concepts.
• Interest in professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and developing project coordination skills.