Senior Network Engineer

NIGHTWING LLC
Herndon, VA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

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)
+17 more
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

Job 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

Requirements

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

About the company

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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