NetDevOps System Engineer (w/ active Secret)

Critical Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K matching

Flexible PTO/Holidays

Education/training reimbursement

Job summary

Critical Solutions is seeking a NetDevOps System Engineer (with active Secret) to support our federal customer in Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes hands-on network engineering across multivendor environments, automation, and NMS administration.

You will develop network automation using Python, PowerShell, YAML, and Ansible, manage Red Hat and Kubernetes-based infrastructure, and perform root-cause analysis to improve reliability. Active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Functional understanding of multivendor routing and switching.
• Experience with enterprise firewalls and robust ACLs.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, YAML for automation.
• Proficiency in Ansible playbooks and IaC concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux and Kubernetes.
• Experience administering Network Management Systems (NMS).
• Strong analytical and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and support complex multivendor network environments.
• Develop and maintain network automation for configuration management and provisioning.
• Administer and support NMS such as Cisco Catalyst Center, NNMi, NA, and Arista CloudVision.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Proactively tune network nodes for peak performance.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

Scripting: Python

PowerShell

YAML

Ansible

Linux administration

Kubernetes

NMS administration

Executive communication

Cross-regional collaboration

Remote team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Brocade

Juniper

McAfee

Cisco Catalyst Center

NNMi

OpenText NA

OpenText NNMi

Arista CloudVision

Job description

NetDevOps System Engineer (w/ active Secret)

Location: Norfolk, VA
Clearance: Secret
Type: Full-time, Onsite
Salary Range: $87,000 - $112,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

Critical Solutions is seeking a System Engineer to support our federal customer.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Configure, administer, and support complex multivendor network environments, including routing, switching, firewalls, ACLs, and other network infrastructure across Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, McAfee, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain network automation using Python, PowerShell, YAML, and Ansible to support configuration management, provisioning, policy enforcement, and repeatable infrastructure deployment.
• Administer and support enterprise Network Management Systems (NMS), including Cisco Catalyst Center, OpenText Network Automation (NA), OpenText Network Node Manager (NNMi), and Arista CloudVision.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Kubernetes-based infrastructure used for modern network management and monitoring platforms.
• Monitor network performance, identify operational issues, and perform in-depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to improve reliability, availability, and overall performance.
• Continuous monitoring and proactive tuning of network nodes for peak performance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience
• Network Engineering: Functional understanding of advanced multivendor routing and switching network environments. (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, McAfee and others)
• Network Security: Functional understanding of enterprise firewalls and robust Access Control Lists (ACLs).
• Infrastructure Administration: Comprehensive lifecycle management and administration of diverse network nodes.
• Network Scripting: Proficiency in modern scripting languages like Python, PowerShell and YAML for network task automation.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Ansible playbook development, testing, and deployment.
• Network Automation: Hands-on experience with network nodes configuration management and automated provisioning.
• Automated Policy Management: Ability to design and deploy automated policy enforcement mechanisms across network infrastructure.
• Network Management Systems (NMS) & Operations
• NMS Administration: Expert-level administration, configuration, and end-to-end support of complex Network Management Systems like, Cisco Catalyst Center, OpenText Network Automation (NA), OpenText Network Node Manager (NNMi), and Arista CloudVision.
• Linux & Container Infrastructure: Hands-on RedHat 8 administration, support, and Kubernetes orchestration for modern NMS deployments.
• Performance Optimization: Continuous monitoring and proactive tuning of network nodes for peak performance.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Deep analysis of complex, ambiguous technical situations to drive root-cause resolution.
• Executive Communication: Synthesis of complex technical data into concise, high-level summaries for executive decision-making.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration: Proven experience working effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams located across the United States.
• Remote Team Synergy: Skill in utilizing modern collaboration tools to bridge geographical gaps and maintain project alignment.
• Demonstrated reliability and productivity managing a flexible 40-hour workweek schedule

LOCATION:

• On-site 100%. Norfolk, VA
• Other acceptable work location: Jacksonville, FL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

CRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS:

Salary range $87,00 - $112,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more.