Network Engineer

YELLOWFIN TECHNOLOGY CORP
Fort Meade, MD, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Border Gateway Protocol Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Troubleshooting Network Architecture Network Diagrams Network Installation Services Network Monitoring Cisco Nexus Switches Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
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Ansible Software Systems Systems Integration Wireshark Wide Area Networks Computer Networking Systems Information Technology SolarWinds (Software) Routing & Switching Firepower Open Network Automation Platform Cisco Switches Cisco

Job description

Yellowfin Technology Corp. is seeking experienced Network Engineers to support critical national security missions within the IC. We are building a pipeline of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations.

Whether you are an early-career engineer or a senior technical leader, we are interested in professionals with expertise in Cisco networking technologies, enterprise infrastructure, network security, and large-scale systems integration.

Responsibilities Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include:

  • Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Monitor network performance and availability while identifying opportunities for optimization.

  • Perform routing, switching, and network troubleshooting across complex environments.
  • Support network architecture, engineering, and modernization initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and accreditation artifacts.
  • Integrate hardware and software solutions supporting DoW and IC environments.
  • Support Cyber Network Defense (CND) operations and network security initiatives.
  • Perform system upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle refresh activities.
  • Utilize network monitoring, diagnostic, and performance analysis tools.
  • Support testing, validation, and quality assurance of network implementations.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, software developers, and mission stakeholders.

  • Lead large-scale network installation and integration efforts (senior-level positions).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (experience substitution allowed per contract)

  • 3+ years of network engineering experience
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required

Network Engineer 2 (NE2)

  • Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 4+ years
  • Cisco certification required
  • Experience supporting enterprise network architecture and infrastructure

Network Engineer 3 (NE3)

  • Master’s degree with 10+ years, Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or equivalent experience

  • Cisco Certification required
  • IAT Level III Certification required
  • Experience leading enterprise network engineering projects

Preferred Skills

  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • Enterprise LAN/WAN
  • BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
  • Cisco Catalyst & Nexus
  • Cisco Firepower / ASA
  • Network Automation (Python, Ansible)
  • SD-WAN
  • Network Monitoring & Performance Analysis
  • SolarWinds
  • Wireshark
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Security

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