Network Engineer - Cisco and Juniper Specialist

Salary : $135,000 - 155,000 per year

Requirements :

• Minimum of five years of experience as a senior network engineer, focusing on IT infrastructure systems in enterprise settings.
• Proven experience in VMware NSX, covering design, deployment, and management.
• Strong foundation in network engineering, particularly concerning LAN / WAN, routing, switching, and security.
• Proficient with core AECC networking technologies : NSX, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Cisco Nexus, and Catalyst switches.
• Familiarity with the VMware product suite, including NSX, vSAN, vSphere, ESXi, ARIA, and related tools.
• Capability to diagnose intricate issues concerning VMware environments and network setups.
• Experience utilizing network automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform, alongside scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS.
• Strong skills in automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Comprehensive troubleshooting skills across technology stacks, including network, storage, server, and applications.
• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process.
• Practical experience with container platforms and orchestration.
• Understanding of Kubernetes networking (CNI) and storage (CSI) principles.
• Experience managing Kubernetes applications using Helm charts and maintaining container images in a registry.
• Familiarity with GitOps principles and related tools like Argo CD and Flux.
• Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IA Tech Level II certification is required.
• DoD Secret security clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities :

Collaborate with government engineers to design and sustain the AECC architecture.

Create, deploy, and uphold Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network architecture within the AECC.

Implement IaC for the setup of the network foundation as applications are hosted on the AECC solution.

Manage daily network operations, including patching and upgrading all components.

Monitor network resource health and usage; alert the AECC lead to critical issues and resource needs.

Secure the network according to best practices and mandated government cybersecurity standards.

Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for any issues affecting the hosting platform network.

Develop and sustain documentation regarding systems, infrastructure, and processes, including system diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Provide on-call support for resolving production incidents outside of regular hours.

Propose recommendations to enhance security, scalability, manageability, and performance of the AECC network enclaves.

Technologies :

Ansible

Cloud

Cisco

GitOps

Helm

Support

Kubernetes

LAN

MPLS

Network

Nexus

PowerShell

Python

Security

TCP / IP

Terraform

VMware

More :

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team and support the Army Edge Computing Capability (AECC) project, a private cloud hosting environment for the U.S. Army that employs cutting-edge VMware products to deliver superior enterprise and tactical applications. Our mission as a managed service provider is to deliver essential services that ensure the success of Army applications. Our position is based in Radford, VA, or Fort Belvoir and offers a full-time schedule with a salary range of $135,000 - $155,000 per year. We are proud to provide a range of benefits, including 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, and much more, fostering a supportive work environment.

last updated 51 week of 2025