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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Centurion, LLC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Firmware, IP Routing, Network Security, Cisco Nexus Switches, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Routers, Palo Alto Networks, Firepower, Cisco
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75936394-network-engineer

## About the Role

* 4-7 years of experience in network and/or security engineering
 * Hands-on Cisco experience - Catalyst/Nexus switches, routers, and IOS-XE - sufficient to maintain both on-prem and cloud routers
 * Experience with enterprise firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and/or Cisco Firepower (called out as a must-have) * Solid hands-on experience with a cloud environment - AWS or Azure - including cloud networking constructs (VNets, NSGs, route tables, Direct Connect)
 * Experience with Azure Government or AWS Government
 * At least a working understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles
 * Understanding of federal security frameworks: NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP
 * Experience performing software/firmware updates and troubleshooting complex issues
 * Comfort interfacing directly with users/customers
 * Able to be on-site Monday-Friday, and available for after-hours and weekend support as needed

Preferred Skills:

 * Zscaler experience - ZIA and ZPA configuration, policy management, and integration with Zero Trust frameworks (nice-to-have, explicitly not required)
 * One or more relevant certifications: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, AZ-700, AZ-500, Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

## Description

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

 * Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network and security infrastructure (on-prem and cloud)
 * Support cloud migration and hybrid connectivity efforts
 * Implement and enforce security policies aligned with federal compliance requirements
 * Troubleshoot network incidents and participate in change management processes
 * Perform software/firmware updates and resolve complex technical issues
 * Interface with users and customers on requests and issues
 * Contribute to architecture documentation and ATO/assessment activities
 * Provide after-hours and weekend support as needed