Senior Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, manage, and enhance Cisco-based network infrastructure, covering core, distribution, access, and edge layers to ensure high availability, scalability, and mission resilience.

• Develop and maintain network security architecture in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 Zero Trust Architecture, and Cisco security best practices.

• Engineer and uphold Zero Trust network principles, which include network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and continuous user and device verification.

• Create and enforce least-privilege network access controls utilizing role-based and identity-aware access methods, including 802.1X.

• Set up and manage centralized logging, SIEM integration, and NDR tool connectivity to bolster threat detection and incident response preparedness.

• Perform continuous monitoring and vulnerability assessments; coordinate remediation efforts in line with NIST RMF.

• Protect perimeter and public-facing assets through ingress/egress filtering, optimizing firewall rules, and implementing MFA for administrative access.

• Lead security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews; consistently evaluate and enhance the network security posture based on emerging best practices.

• Act as a senior technical advisor to stakeholders; collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to address complex issues and enhance architecture.

• Assist in incident response through network-level analysis, containment measures, and forensic data collection.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant experience and Cisco certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Professional certifications in network engineering or cybersecurity, maintained continuously for at least 5 years.

• Over 7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior or lead engineering capacity.

• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco routing, switching, and firewall platforms; advanced experience with VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.

• Proficient in engineering and managing 802.1X network access control and identity-aware network security.

• Experience in configuring centralized logging and integrating with enterprise SIEM and NDR platforms.

• Background in leading or participating in security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Cisco CCNP or CCIE (or equivalent) certification.

• Experience with integrating SIEM and NDR platforms for real-time threat detection and alerting.

• Experience in supporting or leading incident response operations.

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and complete a Public Trust background investigation and/or a Public Trust clearance. Public Trust Tier 2 clearance is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Virtual health visits

• Commuter perks

• Pet insurance

• Entertainment discounts

• Annual performance reviews

• Tuition assistance

• Internal career growth opportunities

• Generous 401(k) matches

• Life and disability insurance

• Financial wellness tools

• Annual awards

• Service anniversaries

• Referral bonuses

• Peer-to-peer shoutouts