Network Engineer

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Support the implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across core, distribution, access, and edge environments. 

• Help implement and maintain network security controls aligned to federal security standards and Zero Trust architecture principles. 

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routing, switching, virtual local area networks (VLANs), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), virtual private networks (VPNs), and other network services. 

• Monitor network performance and availability, respond to alerts, and integrate network platforms with enterprise monitoring, logging, and security tools. 

• Support network device patching, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities. 

• Implement and maintain centralized logging and audit capabilities for network devices. 

• Support incident response with network-level analysis, containment actions, and forensic data collection. 

• Develop and maintain network standard operating procedures (SOPs), hardware and configuration baselines, and current network diagrams. 

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Five years of experience in network engineering or network security operations. 

• Experience supporting network security controls aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks. 

• Experience with network segmentation, least-privilege access controls, and 802.1X network access control. 

• Experience with monitoring, vulnerability assessment, patching, and device hardening. 

• Experience with network documentation, change control, and operational readiness. 

• Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start.