Network Engineer

Network EngineerLocation: Radford, Virginia (ON-SITE)Clearance REQUIRED: SecretCertification REQUIRED: Security+ (or 8570 equivalent)College Degree REQUIRED: Bachelors DegreeYears of Experience REQUIRED: 12 years with Bachelors or 10 years with MastersTop Skills Required:Senior level network engineer experience with at least five years of experience in implementing IT infrastructure systems, specifically focusing on networking infrastructure in enterprise environments.Demonstrated expertise in VMware NSX, including design, deployment, and management.Proficiency in network engineering, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and network security.Proficiency with core networking components: NSX, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switchesFamiliarity with the VMware Suite of products: NSX, VSAN, vSphere, ESXi, ARIA, and other VMware tools.Ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to VMware infrastructure and network configurations.Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS.Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong troubleshooting skills across the entire technology stack – network, storage, server, and applications.Job Responsibilities:Work with Government engineers to develop and maintain the architectureDevelop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for deployment and sustainment of the network architectureAs applications are hosted on the solution, utilize IaC for the provisioning of the network foundation for customer enclaves.Provide daily administration of the network to include patching and upgrading of all network components.Monitor health and utilization of the network resources and notify the lead when critical issues arise, and additional resources will be required.Harden the network per commercial best practices and the required government cybersecurity controls.Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of any hosting platform network issues.Develop and maintain system, infrastructure, and process documentation (system diagrams, network topology, software configurations, device configurations, standard operating procedures).Provide on-call support for triage and resolution of after-hours production incidents.Make recommendations for improvements to security, scalability, manageability, and performance across the network enclaves.This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is requiredEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)