Network Engineer

Expert roles require at least 11 years of relevant network engineering experience and firewall engineering involving Cisco, Palo Alto, and NetScaler. SME roles require at least 16 years and expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper firewall solutions. Work includes firewall policies, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, threat monitoring, and translating customer requirements into enterprise solutions. Degrees are preferred for these tracks. Cloud/hybrid networking, management platforms such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama, and relevant certifications are preferred.

Cloud / Linux Networking - Sterling

Expert roles require at least 11 years; SME roles require at least 16 years. Required experience includes commercial cloud VPCs with Linux VMs used as network appliances, Linux and network-device hardening, firewalls/switches/routers/IPS, commercial VPNs, commercial messaging applications, and Android devices. After-hours and weekend call-in support is part of the requirement. Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees are preferred.

Enterprise Network Engineering - Sterling (Senior)

Required: at least 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree; TCP/IP network design, routing protocols, advanced virtual networking, network upgrades/O&M, INFOSEC/COMSEC, configuration management, troubleshooting LAN/WAN/VPN/SD-WAN/VoIP, and Cisco IOS switching and routing. Cloud, virtualization, SecDevOps, and Cisco certifications are preferred.

Specialist Surge Support - Herndon

Additional surge needs seek either VERSA SD-WAN experience or strong SNMP expertise for integration, configuration, and design of network monitoring/GNOC tools. Scope, duration, and customer qualification requirements will be confirmed for the specific surge assignment., Applicants must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) to be considered for employment.

At Insight Xcite, we believe exceptional employees deserve meaningful support, competitive compensation, and benefits that make a real difference. We are committed to investing in our team both professionally and personally.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Flexible paid time off, subject to manager approval and business needs, plus annual Flex Bonus earning opportunities
• Annual compensation and performance review process, including opportunities for salary increases
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company contributions with no employee match requirement
• Flexible scheduling options
• Insight Essentials lifestyle and wellness benefit
• Company-supported pet insurance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Professional development and career growth support
• Opportunity to support impactful national security missions in a highly collaborative environment
• Additional employee programs and benefits available

Insight Xcite is a mission-focused consulting firm supporting critical government programs through data-driven engineering, technology, cybersecurity, analytics, and operational expertise. We partner with customers across the national security community to deliver innovative solutions in highly secure, fast-paced environments.