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Network EngineerAt World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities. With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems. Location: Washington, DC (fully on-site)WWT is looking for a Network Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and sustainment of the cybersecurity platforms within a secure Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role focuses on platform operations, automation, threat intelligence integration, and support of cyber defense analytics.Key Responsibilities:Contributing to the design, implementing, and maintaining a high distributed network aligning to zero trust principlesContributing to the designing and implementing SD-WAN based network architecture spanning dozens of sites at a global scaleConfiguring, installing, and managing network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and softwarePlanning, executing, and documenting network upgrades, expansions, and optimizationsDesigning and establishing protocol compatibility standardsServe as a subject matter expert in zero trust network architectureMaintaining comprehensive network documentation, including architecture diagrams, rack elevations, SOPs, and configuration logsDiagnosing and resolving complex network issues, including those related to performance, security, and connectivityAnalyzing network traffic, to ensure successful system operationsDeveloping and implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure network resilienceSupervising and mentoring junior network engineersWorking with other IT teams (e.g., systems administrators, security specialists, application engineers) to ensure network integration and interoperabilityWorking with vendors to select, purchase, and implement network equipmentEnsuring that the network meets relevant industry standards, DoD regulations, and DoD ZT requirements as defined in the DoD ZT Execution RoadmapBasic Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in network security or network engineering roles, with a focus on Zero Trust, network security, software defined networksExperience in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LAN/WANKnowledge of zero trust network security best practices, including firewalls and macro/micro-segmentationDeep understanding of routing & switching, multicast, and QoSExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of common security threats and protections to network, cloud, and endpoint resourcesKnowledge and experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEMKnowledge and experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS, Azure, and/or GCPClear and concise written and verbal communication skillsHighly self-motivatedDetail orientedRequired Skills/Knowledge:Current TS/SCI clearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationCCNP preferredExperience with network security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practicesExtensive experience in the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration of highly distributed and segmented networks and network security technologiesExpertise with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, STP, ARP, VLANs, Trunking, LACP, VPCs, ICMP, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, TLS, SMTP, SSH, SCPStrong knowledge and hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificatesDesired Skills/Knowledge:Implementation and administration experience with application centric network technologies (load balancers, WAF/WAAP)Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issuesFamiliarity with the MITRE ATT&CK frameworkFamiliarity with NIST SP 800 seriesAdditional certifications related to Security and Router/Switch are a plusPreferred locations: Washington DC Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $160,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness programFinancial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, BereavementAdditional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount ProgramIf you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.