Network Engineer

Insight Global

Tampa, FL, United States

25 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Border Gateway Protocol Complex Networks Data Centers Firmware Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Layer Network Installation Services Routing Network Segmentation Cisco Nexus Switches

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Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Ansible Zero Trust Network Access Data Streaming Wide Area Networks Network Routers Computer Networking Systems Network Access Control Load Balancing Computer Network Operations Multi-Cloud HybridCloud Firewalls (Computer Science) SDN Network Deployment Automation Enterprise Integration Restful APIs Open Network Automation Platform Cisco

Job description

The Network Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of secure enterprise network infrastructure across large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) environments. This role bridges architectural design and hands-on engineering by translating high-level network strategies into deployable solutions while actively building, securing, and troubleshooting complex networks. The position focuses heavily on Zero Trust architecture, including endpoint compliance (Comply to Connect / C2C), network access control (NAC), and application micro-segmentation using tools such as Cisco Secure Workload. The engineer will play a key role in enforcing secure, policy-driven access, improving application visibility, and protecting data flows across globally distributed and hybrid cloud environments., * Translate architectural designs into engineering plans, configurations, and deployment strategies

Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
Implement and maintain Zero Trust security frameworks, including:
Endpoint compliance and device authentication (C2C)
Network access control (NAC)
Micro-segmentation and workload protection (Cisco Secure Workload)
Engineer and support Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including Cisco ACI
Develop and enforce secure application data flows across data centers and multi-cloud environments
Perform advanced troubleshooting across network layers, including routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
Ensure all configurations meet DoD STIG and RMF compliance standards
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and cloud teams to ensure secure integration across environments
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flows, and SOPs
Evaluate and test new technologies, firmware, and security updates prior to deployment

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance
DoD 8570 IAT II certification
CCNA or CCNP certification (CCNP preferred for senior candidates)
Minimum years of experience based on education:
12 years (HS), 10 (Associate), 8 (Bachelor’s), 6 (Master’s), 3 (PhD)
Strong experience with:
Enterprise Cisco networking (routing, switching, firewalls)
Network security and Zero Trust concepts
Troubleshooting complex network environments
Experience working in DoD or government network environments

Desired Qualifications

DoD 8140 compliance (Work Role Code 441 - Network Operations Specialist)
CCNP or CCIE certification
Experience with Cisco ACI (SDN) or SD-WAN technologies
Experience with Cisco Secure Workload or similar micro-segmentation tools
Hands-on experience with Comply to Connect (C2C) or NAC solutions
Background in network automation (Python, Ansible, REST APIs) Experience leading or supporting large-scale network deployments