Army Network Engineer: Connectivity & Cyber Defense

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site Network Engineer to support enterprise and tactical DoD networks in Arlington, VA. You will install, configure, and optimize Cisco/Juniper/Versa platforms, analyze performance, and drive capacity planning, while ensuring RMF compliance and secure environments.

Responsibilities include daily operations, incident resolution, and collaboration with government customers. Proficiency with Linux/Windows, scripting, and automation is essential; CCNA/Security+

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise routing, switching, and network security technologies.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching fundamentals.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, firewall technologies, and network monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Working knowledge of automation, scripting, and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite operational, engineering, and sustainment support for enterprise and tactical network infrastructures.
• Maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing classified and unclassified network environments.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize Cisco, Juniper, Versa, and integrated security technologies.
• Analyze network performance and recommend infrastructure capacity, scalability, and performance adjustments.
• Perform daily network operations, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement activities.
• Design, implement, and validate network configuration prototypes for routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and automation frameworks.
• Use Python and Ansible to streamline network administration and operational tasks.
• Monitor network availability, reliability, utilization, and system health.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Troubleshooting

Independent Workload Management

Customer Service

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Versa

Linux

Windows Server

Firewall Technologies

Network Monitoring Solutions

Automation Frameworks

NOC/SOC Environments

Cloud Networking

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site Network Engineer to support enterprise and tactical DoD networks in Arlington, VA. You will install, configure, and optimize Cisco/Juniper/Versa platforms, analyze performance, and drive capacity planning, while ensuring RMF compliance and secure environments.

Responsibilities include daily operations, incident resolution, and collaboration with government customers. Proficiency with Linux/Windows, scripting, and automation is essential; CCNA/Security+