Secret cleared Network Engineer

Our client, a large government systems integrator located in Hampton, VA, is looking to hire an onsite Secret cleared Network Support Engineer for a 12-month contract. The consultant will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting coalition information sharing and mission-critical operations. The consultant's responsibilities include network engineering, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, multicast, data center networking, and supporting Cisco, Juniper, F5, and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) technologies.

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• An active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred),
• CCNA certification
• Knowledge and experience supporting COMSEC accounts
• Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware
• Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and NXOS software and hardware
• Knowledge and experience with Firepower Managemet Center and Firepower Threat Defense
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience in fast-paced DoD environments.
• Occasional short-term travel within the AFRICOM AOR may be required.

We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages. The expected hourly rate range for this role is: $45 - $50 per hour The posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.