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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, HP WebInspect, Forensic Toolkit, Snort (Software), Information Technology, Metasploit, IDA Pro, Nessus, Routing & Switching, Nutanix, Encase, Firewall Services Module, Splunk, Cisco, Network Optimization
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/379BA12609734AEB8F3DE7D915A0857C/job/

## About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to support implementation and sustainment of enterprise network solutions in a high-security environment. If you're hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working with mission-enabling systems-this role might be for you., * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

 * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field
 * 10+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and sustainment
 * Strong command of switching/routing (Cisco preferred), VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and firewall technologies
 * Familiarity with AWS/Azure networking in high-side environments
 * Experience working with mission systems and secure enclave operations

Preferred Certs: CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent

Tools & Platforms (Cross-Applicable):

 * Networking/Virtualization: Cisco UCS, Aruba Controllers, Nutanix
 * Security/Monitoring: Palo Alto, Rapid7, XACTA, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark
 * Database/Ops: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Active Directory, Exchange
 * Forensics/Pen Testing: Encase, FTK, IDAPro, Python Forensics, Metasploit
 * Cloud/Security: AWS Virtualization w/ Palo Alto Direct Connects, Nessus, Web Inspect

## Description

* Deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across secure, multi-site environments
 * Apply architectural plans into operational builds
 * Optimize network performance, manage firewall rules, and support infrastructure upgrades
 * Troubleshoot and document solutions for internal and external stakeholders
 * Collaborate across cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams
 * Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts


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