Senior Network Engineer
$125,000–$145,000 year
On-siteDoral, Florida, United States
Doral, Florida, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$125,000–$145,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeSmall
Part TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Plan, design, and maintain connectivity for enterprise network assets across SIPR, NIPR, and JWICS, ensuring compliance with DISA STIG requirements. Configure and monitor firewalls, intrusion protection systems, and Cisco ISE for access control. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement secure service connections and cross-domain solutions while supporting the Risk Management Framework process. Mentor NOC staff and junior engineers on network operations and security protocols. Maintain operational readiness for routers, switches, and security appliances through regular maintenance and troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in a field necessary to assume Network Engineer responsibilities
- Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Nine (9) or more years of experience, including five (5) or more years of relevant Network Engineer experience
- Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance
- Deep understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols, as well as network security principles
- Expertise configuring and managing network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including IOS and NX-OS, and security appliances such as ASA firewalls and Cisco ISE
- Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
- Knowledge of virtualization and cloud networking concepts
- Experience securing classified networks, including SIPR, NIPR, and JWICS
- Experience implementing DISA STIGs
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and RMF
- Knowledge of network access control and authentication mechanisms
- Ability to assess and mitigate network security risks
- DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 50% of the time
- Must be able to deliver clear and effective communication verbally and via email, phone, and virtual communication platforms to interface with co-workers and customers
- Must be able to occasionally move about inside an office environment to access file cabinets, office machinery, and communicate with co-workers
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant discipline
- Experience with cross-domain solutions and guards
- Knowledge of cloud computing security architectures, including SCCA
- Experience with scripting and automation tools for network management
- Familiarity with the ITIL framework and service delivery concepts
- ITIL Foundation certification
- Relevant networking certifications, such as Cisco CCNP, CCIE, or CompTIA Security+
- Experience at a DoD Combatant Command, such as SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM, or a component
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