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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** VoIP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Catalyst (Software), Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Server Administration, Wireshark, User-Centered Design, Wide Area Networks, Windows Desktop, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, NetScout, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8948182/network-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
 * Active Secret Clearance.
 * Must have DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTIA Security+, CASP, or CISSP.
 * CCNA or CCNP preferred, or equivalent certification (Juniper, Brocade, or Palo Alto).
 * Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching design and configuration across Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
 * Hands-on experience with Layer 2/3 routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, and HSRP.
 * Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio for professional network mapping.

Desired knowledge, skills and experiences:

 * Experience deploying and managing Cisco devices, Brocade/Juniper platforms, and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls.
 * Expertise in security and compliance measures, including DISA STIGs implementation and ACAS/Tenable scanning.
 * Experience with secure remote access solutions such as Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) and Palo Alto GlobalProtect.
 * Familiarity with Windows and Linux workstation and server configuration and operation.
 * Knowledge of Unified Communications, including Cisco Telephony (CUCM, VOIP) and VTC infrastructure (Room Kit Pro, TMS, VCS, CMS).
 * Experience managing physical AV components such as display routing and microphones.
 * Familiarity of cryptographic devices and COMSEC procedures

## Description

* Assist the Network Lead and other IT personnel with the end-to-end design, implementation, and support of mission-critical LAN/WAN networks and systems.
 * Develop and maintain network system configurations and service standards to ensure optimal network health.
 * Document, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and system issues to reduce latency and improve performance.
 * Create and maintain detailed network diagrams and technical documentation using Microsoft Visio.
 * Test and evaluate network systems and services to proactively identify problems and implement improvements.
 * Assist with the configuration, implementation, and utilization of NetScout, Wireshark, SolarWinds, and other advanced monitoring tools.
 * Provide persistent network monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting to support ongoing mission requirements.


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