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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer, Insider Threat Program - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Lorton, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Cyber Security, Data Transmissions, Linux, Network Topologies, IT Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Microsoft Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, WhatsUp Gold (Software), Cisco 2900, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Firepower, Firewall Services Module, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2beeebd0-cd96-4234-97ab-def4e3e7fa2f ## About the Role * A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. * Recent hands-on experience with firewalls, with a preference for Cisco, though Palo Alto is also acceptable. * Experience with Solarwinds and supporting government ATO Audits for certifications. * Experience in engineering, deployment, and operations of LAN and WAN switches and firewalls. * Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, and IT device integrity. * Experience with the information security incident lifecycle, including response, mitigation, and reporting. * Network Management experience with tools such as Solarwinds, WhatsUP Gold, NetQoS, or NetBrain. Technical Skills: * Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco network and firewall equipment, including Cisco 2900, 4500, 9300, 9400, 6800, Nexus 9000, Cisco Firepower, and ASA. * Familiarity with VMWare, Linux, Microsoft Server, and Active Directory. * Ability to build firewall policies and optimized rule sets. * Experience deploying new network configurations to meet NIST/FISMA/STIG compliance requirements. * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is required. Preferred Qualifications * A Master's degree in IT Management, Engineering, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in IT service delivery management. * Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms. * Experience with the Everfox High Speed Guard Platform. * Experience with Cisco and Juniper LAN/WAN network infrastructure. * Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls. * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Security certification. * Palo Alto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) - PAN-OS 7.0 Version certification. ## Description * Support the ITP network infrastructure, perform routine maintenance, and provide guidance on upgrades and system recapitalization. * Perform availability and capacity management for the network infrastructure. * Oversee a High Speed Guard Cross Domain solution that supports data transfer between multiple classification domains. * Support all documentation to effectively capture the configuration baseline. * Design and support system recapitalization plans to account for capacity growth and changes. * Serve as the subject matter expert on all ITP network infrastructure. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)