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# Enterprise - Network Engineer - Cisco, ZT, Red Hat

- **Company:** Erias Ventures, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $215,000 - $270,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Integrated Development Environments, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/enterprise-network-engineer-cisco-zt-red-hat-annapolis-junction-md--97234323-86fe-41e9-831a-4ea9a1d0b573

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Cisco Network Systems, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Software Engineering, Network Design, Identify Issues, Analysis Skills, A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position., Twelve (12) years' experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree., * Strong understanding of computer networking architecture (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Protocols, etc.)

 * Proficiency with understanding configurations from multiple vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, etc
 * Experience with Zero Trust related activities (hardening systems, customer ZT compliance requirements)
 * Previous technical experience with system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar
 * Ability to read and understand system configuration files to verify correct ingestion into Forward Networks
 * IAT Level 3 cert is required

Desired skills:

 * Forward Networks/Redseal experience or comparable network modeling tool
 * Networking certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to provide assistance in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyze designs, specifications, and related documents. Implement communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment. Analyze network characteristics (e.g. traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput), troubleshoot problems and recommend procurement of and/or modifications to network components. Support the "Know your Network" Zero Trust Architecture Capabilities. Responsible for implementing the Forward Networks commercial tool to capture, organize, and maintain all Mission Island network inventory, network maps, and associated vulnerabilities plus help integrate the inventory with High Side network enterprise model.