Network Engineer
On-site · Melbourne, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Network Engineer responsible for configuring, managing, and maintaining our enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites, including firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless access points. Design and implement network segmentation strategies (VLANs, ACLs, zone-based firewall policies) to support security compliance and CUI data handling. Manage and process configuration change requests following formal change management; deploy, administer, and troubleshoot VoIP systems; monitor network performance and maintain documentation (topology diagrams, IPAM, inventories, baselines). Support site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, and remote access infrastructure; collaborate with cybersecurity to align firewall rules, wireless configurations, and network architecture with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements; participate in on-call rotations for after-hours incidents.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering or network administration
- Demonstrated proficiency configuring and managing enterprise firewalls (policy creation, NAT, VPN, IPS/IDS)
- Experience with managed switches — VLANs, STP, port security, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
- Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless systems (access point deployment, SSID segmentation, RF management)
- Working knowledge of VoIP technologies — SIP trunking, PBX/UC platforms, QoS configuration, and endpoint provisioning
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, subnetting, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP fundamentals)
- Experience with network segmentation design supporting security or compliance requirements
- Strong documentation skills — network diagrams (Visio or draw.io), runbooks, and change records
- Active Secret clearance or willingness to obtain
- Certifications: Network+, CCNA, NSE 4/5 (Fortinet), or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- Requires U.S. Citizenship
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