Network Engineer II (Mid-Level)

We are seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer II to support, design, implement, and maintain enterprise networking environments for clients throughout the DMV region. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong experience in Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Palo Alto technologies who enjoys a mix of remote engineering work and onsite client engagement., * Design, configure, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.

• Deploy and maintain Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and network security solutions.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, NAT policies, threat prevention, and security services.
• Administer and support Ubiquiti UniFi gateways, switches, wireless networks, and cloud-managed environments.
• Perform network assessments, upgrades, migrations, and refresh projects.
• Troubleshoot complex network, connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Monitor network health and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in project planning, implementation, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Conduct onsite visits for installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cloud, security, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of network security best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical resource, providing network deployment, troubleshooting, optimization, and security support across multiple client environments. The position requires excellent communication skills, customer-facing professionalism, and the ability to independently manage onsite and remote technical engagements., * U.S. Citizen.

• 4-8 years of network engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Cisco switches and routers
• Cisco Meraki platforms
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Ubiquiti UniFi products
• Experience with:
• VLANs
• TCP/IP
• Routing and switching
• OSPF
• BGP fundamentals
• QoS
• DNS
• DHCP
• VPN technologies
• Experience supporting wireless networks in enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation., * Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certification
• Palo Alto PCCET, PCNSA, or PCNSE Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Azure networking
• Experience with Microsoft 365 environments
• Experience working within Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
• Government, healthcare, or regulated-industry experience

Work Environment

• Hybrid remote and onsite client support model.
• Regular travel to client locations throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
• Opportunity to work with a wide variety of enterprise networking technologies and environments.
• Collaborative team atmosphere with professional development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused network engineer who can confidently walk into a client environment, troubleshoot issues, lead infrastructure deployments, and serve as a trusted advisor. They are equally comfortable configuring a Palo Alto firewall, deploying Cisco switching infrastructure, tuning a Ubiquiti wireless network, and communicating technical recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance