Network Engineer

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