Network Engineer
Description:
Network Engineer
Is US Citizenship a requirement? YES
What type/level of security clearance required? Secret
Location: Client Site / Vienna, VA 22182
Required Skills:
4–7 years of experience in network and/or security engineering
Hands-on Cisco experience — Catalyst/Nexus switches, routers, and IOS-XE — sufficient to maintain both on-prem and cloud routers
Experience with enterprise firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and/or Cisco Firepower (called out as a must-have) • Solid hands-on experience with a cloud environment — AWS or Azure — including cloud networking constructs (VNets, NSGs, route tables, Direct Connect)
Experience with Azure Government or AWS Government
At least a working understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles
Understanding of federal security frameworks: NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP
Experience performing software/firmware updates and troubleshooting complex issues
Comfort interfacing directly with users/customers
Able to be on-site Monday–Friday, and available for after-hours and weekend support as needed
Preferred Skills:
Zscaler experience — ZIA and ZPA configuration, policy management, and integration with Zero Trust frameworks (nice-to-have, explicitly not required)
One or more relevant certifications: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, AZ-700, AZ-500, Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network and security infrastructure (on-prem and cloud)
Support cloud migration and hybrid connectivity efforts
Implement and enforce security policies aligned with federal compliance requirements
Troubleshoot network incidents and participate in change management processes
Perform software/firmware updates and resolve complex technical issues
Interface with users and customers on requests and issues
Contribute to architecture documentation and ATO/assessment activities
Provide after-hours and weekend support as needed