Network Engineer (DoD)

Remote home base, mission-driven DoD cyber work, and real ownership on site. Design and deploy secure Cisco and Palo Alto networks for defense clients, with all travel covered plus profit sharing and room to grow into a lead role., We are a cybersecurity compliance and engineering firm supporting the Department of Defense and federal government agencies. Our team of roughly 40 specialists helps mission-critical organizations design, secure, and maintain networks that meet strict DoD security requirements, including preparing clients for Command Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA). We are seeking a Network Engineer who can own projects end to end on site, serving as the face of our company to clients while backed by a collaborative, mentor-minded engineering team., We are seeking a Network Engineer to support our DoD and government clients by designing, implementing, securely configuring, and maintaining their network infrastructure. This role focuses on Cisco switches and routers, Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE, ForeScout, and Palo Alto firewalls, all configured to DoD compliance frameworks. You will often be the only member of our team on site, so we need someone who can work independently, communicate confidently with clients, and contribute from day one. This is a full-time, salaried, remote role with approximately 60% overnight travel to client sites across the US, typically flying out Sunday and returning Friday, often for consecutive weeks followed by remote weeks. Candidates on the East Coast (DC/VA/MD) are preferred.

What You Will Do:

Design and implement network architecture according to required compliance frameworks and IT security requirements. Configure and deploy Cisco switches, routers, Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco ISE, and Palo Alto firewalls to build robust, reliable network infrastructure. Implement and maintain network security measures, including ACLs, Comply-to-Connect (C2C), VLANs, 802.1x, TACACS, and firewall policies, to meet DoD security requirements. Ensure network architecture and supporting equipment comply with DISA STIGs/SRGs. Perform network checks in support of CORA readiness assessments. Deliver on project scope and schedule as defined in the contract statement of work. Conduct customer training and respond to customer questions within 8 business hours. Monitor client satisfaction and escalate issues to the Project Manager or Lead Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess requirements and propose solutions aligned with client business and security needs. Create and maintain network documentation, including Visio diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.

Active Secret clearance or higher, required to start Active Security+ and CCNA or CCNP, required to start 5+ years of network engineering experience, including 3-5 years configuring and managing Cisco switches, routers, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto firewalls Hands-on design and implementation experience in DoD network environments (not maintenance only) Experience implementing DISA STIGs/SRGs to DoD guidelines Working knowledge of 802.1x, TACACS, and Comply-to-Connect (C2C) Experience with Network Access Control such as Cisco ISE or ForeScout Understanding of IDS/IPS Solid understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, and routing protocols Hands-on experience creating network diagrams in Microsoft Visio Willingness to travel approximately 60% overnight, often Sunday through Friday for consecutive weeks Strong client-facing communication skills Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining SIPRNet and NIPRNet Experience with CCRI/CORA inspections or preparing networks for them

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year, Competitive base salary of $100K - $150K Annual profit sharing (goals hit each of the last 5 years) Spot bonuses for client recognition Annual cost-of-living raises Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family Matched 401(k) Flexible time off Travel fully covered: airfare or mileage, hotel, and per diem Professional development stipend and continuing education allowance Virtual lab environment for hands-on work with new technologies Charitable donation allowance Clear growth path into Senior or Lead Network Engineer roles, Salaried, $100K - $150K DOE Full-Time Profit Sharing and Spot Bonuses Full Benefits Package Available

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