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Senior Network Engineer

Pingwind
Location
Quantico VA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Engineer
Salary
$87K -120K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of five years of Government or contractor experience in network management, network operations, or IT systems engineering
  • Network+ CE or CCNA certification
  • Expert-level knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking, routing, switching, firewalls, and network-management technologies
  • Expert-level knowledge of Palo Alto technologies, software-defined networking, identity-based access, and micro- and macro-segmentation
Nice to have
  • Current CCNP, CCIE, or CISSP certification
  • Experience supporting DAF or AFOSI networks, VTC services, and mission enclaves
  • Experience with network automation, configuration management, observability, and performance analytics
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust network access and segmentation in classified environments
What the job really is

The Senior Network Engineer at Ailani Wind Joint Venture will design, implement, operate, and maintain secure enterprise networks and unified communications services, including LAN, WAN, VLAN, and firewall management. This role involves troubleshooting complex network issues, validating changes in test environments, and supporting USCYBERCOM and AFCYBER taskings. The engineer will also provide technical leadership and maintain network documentation.

Benefits
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
  • 401k with matching
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Position requires a high level of security clearance and expertise in specific technologies
  • Role involves significant responsibility in managing secure networks for government operations
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