Network Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions is a woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned cybersecurity and IT services firm that supports government and commercial clients with compliance, cyber defense, and mission-focused technology solutions. Our team takes pride in solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused outcomes. We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a bright, talented, and dedicated team working on critical infrastructure and security-focused environments. In this role, you will help design, develop, modify, evaluate, and implement hardware and network solutions while contributing technical leadership across multidisciplinary efforts. Responsibilities Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel, including mentoring, development, and training Serve as a subject matter expert and support the IT network environment across servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices Troubleshoot complex application, system, and network issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency concerns Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment Define IT policies and procedures and provide management with status reporting on network health, availability, and trends Maintain network performance through monitoring, analysis, and tuning Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation related to performance, stability, interoperability, and lifecycle considerations Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations, and CONOPS change recommendations Secure the IT network through access controls, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation aligned with applicable standards Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions that meet customer requirements Required Experience Minimum 4+ years of experience in a related network engineering or IT infrastructure field Hands‑on experience with Cisco routers and switches Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, and data and network security Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines Experience supporting government customers Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must possess current active TS/SCI clearance Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II certification; relevant network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE are a plus Must be eligible to work in the United States The flexibility to work occasional non‑duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401K with employer matching) Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays Short and Long-Term Disability Healthy Work-Life Balance Training & Development We are a minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr