Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Assist in the engineering, operation, maintenance, and modernization of secure, mission-critical enterprise networks across various geographical locations.

• Execute, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network solutions within on-premises and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

• Act as a Tier 2/3 technical resource and escalate intricate architectural challenges to the Senior Network Engineer.

• Help plan, deploy, configure, and maintain multi-vendor network infrastructure.

• Resolve network issues and implement authorized corrective measures.

• Configure and maintain solutions for routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, network access control, and AWS hybrid-cloud connectivity.

• Support infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, lifecycle replacements, and security remediation tasks.

• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity metrics.

• Engage in incident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, service desk teams, vendors, and service providers.

• Keep network diagrams, configuration records, implementation plans, and standard operating procedures updated.

• Process incident, problem, change, and service request tickets in line with SLAs.

• Test and implement network automation scripts, configuration templates, and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.

• Practical experience in designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting complex enterprise network infrastructures in production settings.

• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching technologies such as BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, and network redundancy/failover.

• Proven experience supporting and administering Cisco and/or Juniper enterprise networking platforms, including Juniper EX/QFX & Junos OS and Cisco ISR & IOS devices.

• Experience in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network security infrastructure, including Cisco ASA, Firepower & FMC, access control policies, and remote-access VPN solutions.

• Ability to troubleshoot multi-system network issues, assist with root cause analysis, and implement approved corrective actions.

• Experience executing changes to network infrastructure, device upgrades, and security remediation in production environments while adhering to established change control procedures.

• Proficient in updating and maintaining network diagrams, technical documentation, configuration records, and standard operating procedures.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating with senior engineers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and ISPs.

• Familiarity or hands-on experience supporting AWS network infrastructure and hybrid cloud connectivity.

• Experience administering enterprise wireless infrastructure and Network Access Control solutions, such as Cisco ISE.

• Exposure to VMware/vSphere and Cisco CUCM/UC voice solutions in relation to network connectivity.

• Valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 / IAT Level II baseline certification.

• Preferred qualifications include CCNP or JNCIP-ENT, Cisco Meraki, Cisco ISE, Dell switches and OS10, ServiceNow, and Security+ CE.

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to secure and maintain a Public Trust clearance before starting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.