Job Title: Cleared Network Engineer
Location: Lorton, VA (On-site, 5 days/week)
Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Salary Range: $165K - $165K
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required Experience: 7+ Years
Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled
Network Engineer to design, manage, and optimize LAN/WAN infrastructure with a strong emphasis on
Azure networking. This role involves handling
Tier 3 escalations, ensuring network performance and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in
network protocols, security technologies, and cloud networking, with strong problem-solving skills and experience in high-security environments.
Key Responsibilities - Design, configure, and manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Azure networking components.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and resolve escalations efficiently.
- Monitor network performance and proactively address potential issues.
- Develop and implement network security policies and best practices, particularly within Azure environments.
- Conduct network performance analysis and capacity planning.
- Provide training to junior engineers on networking concepts and troubleshooting.
- Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including Azure configurations.
Required Qualifications - 7-10+ years of network engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN designs, configurations, and Azure networking.
- Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, VPN, BGP, OSPF).
- Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control) within Azure.
- Proficiency in network monitoring tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
- Familiarity with network hardware/software (Cisco, Juniper, load balancers) and Azure networking components (VNETs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute).
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification required.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
- U.S. Citizenship required per government contract.
Posted by: Virginia Guenno
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