Principal Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Principal Network Engineer to support the design, integration, administration, and maintenance of complex network infrastructure within a DoD environment. This position will work with enterprise network technologies and support connectivity across routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network and communications equipment., * Design, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure.

• Support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and communications security equipment.
• Develop and implement additions and modifications to large network environments.
• Maintain technical expertise across network and software interconnections and interfaces.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper network technologies.
• Support Linux and Windows systems within networked environments.
• Assist with network architecture, technical documentation, and engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with systems, cybersecurity, software, and infrastructure engineering teams.
• Travel as required to support program and customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies, experience designing additions to large networks, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network and system interconnections., * Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Active, current, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Current Security+ certification.
• Strong knowledge of network and software interconnections, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and COMSEC equipment.
• Experience with both Cisco and Juniper technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco router and switch hardware and software.
• Experience designing additions or modifications to large network environments.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering, managing, and modifying firewall hardware and software.
• Experience supporting classified networks for DoD customers.
• Experience with DevOps technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.