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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid/Sr Level Network Engineer - **Company:** CRUITEK, LLC - **Location:** Chesapeake, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $312,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IEEE 802.1X, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Application Layers, User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Trunking, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Hot Standby Router Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Layer, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, SAP Sales and Distribution, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, Wireless Site Survey, Wi-Fi Technology, Authentication Authorization Accounting (Server Program), Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science) - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e2f0d3dfccc7239 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Wireless network configuration?, *At least CCNA or CCNP is a must *Very detailed job description and required skill set *You must be a good fit skill set and professionally. *Core Focus: Strong L2-L7 understanding, routing/firewall/Wi-Fi integration, and Network Access Control (NAC). Skills - Must Have * Layer 2, foundational Layer 3, and introductory Wi-Fi concepts. L2 switching (i.e. fully understand VLANs, tagging, trunking, AAA, Spanning Tree, etc.) and foundational knowledge of L3 networking Skills - Nice to Have * Strong L2-L7 understanding, routing/firewall/Wi-Fi integration, and Network Access Control (NAC). Should have an in-depth understanding of L2 switching and a strong understanding of L3 through 7 networking, routing protocols, firewalls, WiFi and NAC. Should have an in-depth understanding of L2 switching and a strong understanding of L3 through 7 networking, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP), firewalls, Wi-Fi, and Network Access Control (NAC - for example ISE and/or CPPM). They should also have a basic understanding of more complex topics like VRFs, BGP, and MPLS. Technical Skills * Layer 2 / Layer 3: * Advanced VLAN design and trunking * EtherChannel / LACP configuration * Advanced STP tuning (portfast, BPDU guard, root guard) * Advanced OSPF and EIGRP configuration and troubleshooting * Inter-VLAN routing and redundant gateways (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP) * Introductory VRF and route leaking concepts * Layer 4-7: * Firewall concepts (stateful inspection, NAT, ACLs) * Application layer troubleshooting (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS) * QoS basics (classification, marking, queuing) * Wi-Fi (Intermediate Level): * Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) configuration and management * Understanding of RF design (channel planning, power levels, interference) * Authentication and security (WPA2/3, 802.1X, RADIUS) * Basic wireless site survey concepts * Troubleshooting roaming, coverage, and throughput issues * Network Access Control (NAC): * Familiarity with Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or similar * Device profiling and posture assessment basics * Role-based access policies and VLAN assignment * Emerging / Advanced Topics: * Intro to BGP and MPLS * VRFs and multi-tenant segmentation * SD-Access / SD-WAN fundamentals ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Trunk-Based Development at Scale: Real-World Insights from a High-Traffic Luxury E-Commerce Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1435-trunk-based-development-at-scale-real-world-insights-from-a-high-traffic-luxury-e-commerce-platform) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [100 times more frequent deployments: How did we create a high performance team?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1069-100-times-more-frequent-deployments-how-did-we-create-a-high-performance-team) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)