DoD Network Engineering SME | Cisco & Security Expert

Age-Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days Paid Leave

Performance Bonuses

401(k) with Match

Health Benefits

Parental Leave

Military Differential Pay

Professional Growth

Shared Success

Job summary

AGE Solutions seeks a Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert to design, implement, and sustain classified and unclassified WAN infrastructure across DoD/DoW environments. You will lead advanced engineering initiatives and guide teams on routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and security.

The role involves troubleshooting, architectural reviews, and technology evaluations, with CONUS travel. Strong DoD credentials and Cisco/Check Point expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ten years of LAN/WAN network engineering experience.
• High School Diploma.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
• CCNP – Enterprise.
• Check Point CCSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical analysis, engineering support, and problem resolution for complex enterprise network systems.
• Design, configure, and implement Cisco networking and Check Point security solutions.
• Support the integration of network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Analyze technical requirements and develop engineering solutions for network modernization initiatives.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Support enterprise network architecture, design reviews, and technical engineering decisions.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enterprise network capabilities.
• Support engineering activities involving routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security.
• Participate in technology refresh planning, laboratory testing, and proof-of-concept evaluations.
• Develop technical specifications, network diagrams, implementation plans, and configuration documentation.
• Review proposed network changes for interoperability, security compliance, and operational impacts.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineering personnel and Government stakeholders.
• Support application of DISA STIGs, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and agency configuration standards.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings and provide recommendations concerning network engineering initiatives.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Skills

LAN/WAN engineering

DoD security standards

Cisco networking

Firewalls & VPNs

Network design & analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CCNP Enterprise

Cisco IOS

Check Point

CCNA/CCNP Security

CASP+ / CISA / CISSP

CCSA

Job description

AGE Solutions seeks a Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert to design, implement, and sustain classified and unclassified WAN infrastructure across DoD/DoW environments. You will lead advanced engineering initiatives and guide teams on routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and security.

The role involves troubleshooting, architectural reviews, and technology evaluations, with CONUS travel. Strong DoD credentials and Cisco/Check Point expertise are essential for success.