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# Referral Network Engineer

- **Company:** UNITECH CONSULTING, L.L.C.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.1Q, Microsoft Windows, Wireless LAN, Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, BIND, Unix, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, IEEE 802.3, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Network Routers, OpenVMS, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Terminal Servers, Cisco
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e52b5abdcc488b7

## About the Role

* DoD 8570.01 / 8570.01-M compliance at IAM Level II or equivalent.
 * Security+ and CCNA or equivalent network architecture certification. Equivalent examples can include vendor-aligned certifications such as Brocade BCNE, but CCNA/Security+ is preferred.
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as computer science plus five years of related experience; or certified technical/vocational school plus eight years of related experience.
 * Understanding and proficiency in TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.11, 802.3u, 802.3z, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and other DoD/DHA communications media.
 * Experience with OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards.
 * Experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments using Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS, routers, switches, terminal servers, local WAN, and long-haul WAN connectivity.
 * Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds.
 * Ability to establish/configure network firewalls, VPN devices, and IDSs.
 * ADP sensitivity determination required.

## Description

This is a senior operational engineering role below the Senior Network Engineer. Candidates must be able to own day-to-day sustainment and complex troubleshooting without needing constant senior oversight.

The Referral Network Engineer supports DHA LAN/WAN capability through troubleshooting and problem resolution in production. This role provides daily operational and sustainment support for DHA LAN/WLAN/WAN networks, plans/installs/supports hardware and software upgrades, implements enterprise changes under approved LAN/WLAN/WAN standards, uses SolarWinds/ARMIS/Ansible for network and routing issues, supports network security barrier systems, and uses diagnostics to isolate latency, bottleneck, media, and protocol issues.


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