Network Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper

Norfolk, VA, United States

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Compensation

$90,000.0 - $110,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol Cisco IOS Cisco Routers Configuration Management CompTIA Security+ System Configuration Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Firmware Networking Hardware IP Addressing Subnetting Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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Job description

Perform network vulnerability remediation, security patching, and operating system upgrades across enterprise network infrastructure
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and other network appliances
Execute Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and network configuration changes while minimizing operational disruption
Provide Tier III network engineering support, troubleshooting complex routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and connectivity issues
Support enterprise routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS
Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, network interfaces, IP addressing, and switching technologies
Support firewall, VPN, and DMZ configurations across Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and other network platforms
Collaborate with network automation teams to streamline patching, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation processes
Identify and resolve network vulnerabilities while supporting rapid deployment of security updates and infrastructure improvements
Participate in daily network operations, engineering projects, incident resolution, and change management activities
Develop and maintain network documentation, implementation procedures, and standard operating procedures
Communicate technical issues, project progress, and remediation activities to engineering teams and stakeholders

Requirements

Active Secret clearance
Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent
Active networking vendor operating system certification, such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, or equivalent
5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting operational enterprise networks
Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure
Experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VLANs
Hands-on experience with network patching, Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation
Experience configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, VPNs, and DMZ environments
Experience providing Tier III network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and technical escalation support
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, network interfaces, routing protocols, and network security fundamentals
Experience supporting production network environments, change management, and infrastructure maintenance activities
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical priorities and support time-sensitive network engineering initiatives, * Advanced Cisco networking experience, including Cisco IOS configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Brocade, or other enterprise networking platforms
Experience supporting large-scale, geographically distributed federal or DoD networks
Familiarity with network automation technologies such as Ansible, Python, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience automating network patching, configuration changes, or vulnerability remediation workflows
Experience with network vulnerability management, security compliance, and remediation tracking
CCNP, JNCIS, or other advanced networking certifications
Experience collaborating with network automation, security engineering, and Network Operations Center (NOC) teams

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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