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# Senior Network Engineer with Poly

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cisco Routers, Complex Networks, Linux, Linux Servers, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85832208/1

## About the Role

* Experience:Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Network Engineer (within the last 3 years).
 * Clearance:TS/SCI with Poly (required).
 * Technical Expertise:
 + Proficiency with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
 + Advanced expertise in Linux and Windows environments, with extensive system administration skills to manage complex network infrastructures.
 * Certifications:
 + CCNA or CCNP certification (required).
 + Security+ certification (required).

What we'd like you to have

 * Experience patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
 * Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or Salt scripts.
 * Experience with AWS cloud environments and virtual machines (VMs).

## Description

* Monitor & Optimize Networks:Oversee the customer's Risk Management Framework and related networks to ensure optimal performance and security.
 * Support System Upgrades:Patch, upgrade, and migrate Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls to maintain network integrity and performance.
 * Contribute to Agile Development:Participate in agile activities, including release planning, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to incorporate lessons learned into engineering processes.
 * Collaborate with Developers:Work closely with developers throughout the application development lifecycle to build features that deliver value to our customers.


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