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# Network Engineer/Federal experience

- **Company:** Softek International Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxy Servers, Border Gateway Protocol, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Multi-protocol Systems, Routing, Network Protocols, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/071d5314-9c43-4693-802d-6e8feefe260a

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, and firewall platforms (e.g., ISR, ASR, CSR, ASA, Nexus, TACACS/ISE).
 * Strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, GRE, IPsec, VRF).
 * Solid understanding of MPLS, DMVPN, and SD-WAN technologies.
 * Proficiency with routing/switching, firewalls, load balancers, and proxy servers.
 * Previous experience supporting federal networks is a plus.
 * Experience producing design documentation, diagrams, and engineering artifacts.
 * Must be resourceful and able to learn a large, complex, and evolving network.



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