W2 Position : Network Engineer || Fair Lakes, VA (hybrid onsite)

W2 Position : Network Engineer

Fair Lakes, VA (hybrid onsite)

12+ months CTH

Client : NFCU

Position Overview

The Network Engineer will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure across Mission Technologies environments. This role supports multiple networks across varying classification levels and ensures continuous, secure connectivity for customers and sites.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in network operations, on-site support, and troubleshooting complex LAN / WAN environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN circuits.

Key Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and VPN environments

Provide network connectivity support, including WAN circuits, equipment failures, routing and switching configurations, and firewall ACLs

Coordinate with commercial circuit providers for implementation and issue resolution

Maintain Information Assurance compliance, including IOS upgrades, configuration changes, and firewall verification

Support remote and on-site locations in restoring network outages and failures

Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation or reconfiguration of network hardware and software

Maintain technical expertise across routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and related network components

Prepare and maintain network documentation, including operational procedures and diagrams

Perform regular network monitoring and analysis for short- and long-term capacity planning

Propose and implement network solutions to optimize performance and cost efficiency

Coordinate third-party maintenance and support services as needed

Design networks or portions of networks, including selection of hardware and software solutions

Participate in periodic on-call or shifted schedules, including evenings, nights, and weekends

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience in network operations and support

Demonstrated hands-on experience with on-site network operations and physical infrastructure

Proven experience supporting local and remote sites, including installations and upgrades

Strong troubleshooting experience in LAN / WAN environments

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

CCNP certification or equivalent (strongly preferred)

Experience with multi-cloud network configurations

Strong experience installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN equipment and circuits

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting)

Advanced troubleshooting skills at the protocol and packet level using sniffers, protocol analyzers, NetFlow, and logging tools

Strong understanding of :

Cisco networking (IP addressing, VLANs, VTP, 802.1Q, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, multicast, Cisco IOS)

Fortinet networking (IP addressing, VLANs, routing protocols, Fortinet OS)

Solid knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, OSI model, and packet / frame structures

Experience in network operations environments including help desk, ticketing systems, and customer communication

Experience with network and performance monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds)

Experience with network security technologies including firewalls, VRFs, port security, and 802.1X

Familiarity with Cisco VoIP technologies, including PoE switches and Call Manager

Nikesh Mishra

Lead Recruiter

Email :

Nikesh@stellentit.com

Address : 505 Knolle Court

Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Telephone :

• 1 407-512-1546