Network Engineer

We are seeking a Network Engineer whose role will be focused on maintaining and automating high-availability enterprise environments. You will be responsible for configuring and troubleshooting complex routing and switching infrastructures (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) with a heavy emphasis on redundancy and stateful failover mechanisms. A core component of this position is network automation, specifically using Ansible to orchestrate configurations and streamline deployments., * Design and maintain high-availability enterprise networks using session failover configurations and state replication for routers, firewalls, and load balancers.

• Implement and manage redundancy protocols such as HSRP, VRRP, and Cisco SSO to ensure continuous system uptime.
• Drive network efficiency by writing custom Ansible playbooks and roles to automate configuration management and deployment processes.
• Configure and provide advanced troubleshooting for multi-vendor hardware including Cisco, Juniper, F5, and Palo Alto routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Administer complex routing and switching protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and VPNs to support secure and scalable connectivity.
• Optimize network performance through hands-on Session Smart Routing (SSR) expertise and granular session persistence management.
• Integrate security controls and protocols like SSL and NAT/PAT while maintaining the rigorous standards required for an active Secret Clearance.
• Collaborate on the transition toward modern infrastructure technologies such as SD-WAN, cloud networking, and containerization.

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Hands-on expertise with Session Smart Routing (SSR), including session failover configurations and high-availability performance optimization.

• Proven proficiency in state replication for firewalls, load balancers, and routers.
• Direct experience implementing redundancy protocols such as HSRP, VRRP, or Cisco SSO.
• Advanced technical knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and NAT/PAT.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, F5, or Palo Alto.
• Expertise in using Ansible for automation, specifically in writing custom playbooks and roles for configuration management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with containerization and cloud networking technologies such as Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience utilizing additional network automation frameworks such as Python, Terraform, or Chef.
• Practical knowledge of load balancing technologies including F5 BIG-IP or Citrix ADC and features like session persistence.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and controls such as SSL, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies.
• Possession of Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
• Automation-focused credentials like Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional or Red Hat Ansible certifications.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.

Required Education and Length of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field; 4 years of experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience requirement) can be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer (preferably with a focus on enterprise networking in a DoD environment), Due to our contracts with the U.S. federal government and the requirement for a security clearance for this role, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.

New Venture Research Corporation (NVRC) is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions supporting critical defense programs.