SME Network Engineer

We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer to support mission-critical network infrastructure within a federal enterprise environment. This role is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of secure, highly available network systems supporting agency-wide initiatives and consolidation efforts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista technologies and a strong understanding of federal security and compliance framework

Compensation:

$56/hr to $66/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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Required Skills & Experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret Clearance (as required by contract)
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience in network operations within enterprise or government environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies and Arista switching platforms and EOS
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Nagios)
• Familiarity with federal security and compliance requirements
• Experience and familiarity with Zero trust network access


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• CCNA
• CCIE
• Active Public trust
• Experience with Arista CloudVision


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.