M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.
M9 Solutions is seeking a
Senior Network Engineer to work on a government contract for a client located in Oak Ridge, TN. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust level clearance.
Responsibilities - Hybrid Engineering and Administration: Serve in a dual-capacity role that balances high-level network design and architecture responsibilities with day-to-day operational support and device configuration across enterprise environments.
- Network Infrastructure Management: Administer and maintain a multi-site enterprise network, including the configuration and lifecycle management of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and load balancing technologies.
- Architecture and Design: Develop scalable and resilient network architectures that support high availability, fault tolerance, and future growth, with an emphasis on alignment with the client's enterprise IT strategy and security policies.
- Routing and Protocol Engineering: Engineer and support complex routing strategies involving protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP; ensure optimal route redistribution, convergence, and path selection across hybrid connectivity models including DMVPN and MPLS.
- Firewall and Security Integration: Implement and manage next-generation firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto), including high availability configuration, SSL decryption, policy optimization, IDS/IPS system configurations, and integration with cloud and on-premises security architectures.
- Cloud and Hybrid Networking: Design, deploy, and manage hybrid network topologies within Microsoft Azure, including Virtual Networks (VNets), ExpressRoute, peering, NAT Gateway, and firewall solutions to ensure secure and performant cross-premise connectivity.
- Network Access Control (NAC): Support the implementation and management of NAC solutions such as Cisco ISE, including potential integration with Microsoft Intune to enforce endpoint compliance and identity-based access control.
- Project Leadership: Lead and execute infrastructure modernization initiatives, including the planning, implementation, and validation of new networking technologies or the re-architecture of existing environments.
- Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Leverage network performance tools such as Catalyst Center, SolarWinds and Azure Network Watcher to monitor availability, perform root cause analysis, and implement performance enhancements.
- Documentation and Standards Compliance: Maintain accurate technical documentation including topology diagrams, configuration baselines, IP address management, and change control records to support audit readiness and operational continuity.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Mentorship: Partner with adjacent IT disciplines including cloud, systems, and security to deliver integrated solutions; provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior technical staff as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications - Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust level clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience.
- The ideal candidate combines deep technical skills with the ability to lead, plan, and execute at an engineering level.
- Required certifications:
- Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching or Enterprise).
- Microsoft AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions.
- Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator.
- Technical competencies:
- Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, DNS, DHCP.
- Cisco routing/switching with Nexus 9K, Catalyst, ISR, and C8500 series.
- Strong Palo Alto experience including SSL decryption, HA configuration, and IPS tuning.
- Azure networking including ExpressRoute, NSGs, virtual WAN, peering, VPNs.
- Familiarity with Cisco ACI or willingness to rapidly train for deployment.
- Experience leading physical buildouts and Data Center Moves: rack layout, cable management, port planning.
- PowerShell or Python scripting for automation and config deployment.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications - CCIE, PCNSE, or additional Azure network/security certifications.
- Experience with Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and SD-WAN.
- Experience in a federal environment/experience working for the federal government as an IT Contractor.
- Prior Engineering leadership in large-scale infrastructure projects to include Data Center Moves.
- Experience implementing Azure Front Door, WAF, Private Link, or NAT Gateway.
Full-Time Employee Compensation - M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits -
Salary Range
$60,000-$180,000 USD
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With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.
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