NetDevOps System Engineer (w/ active Secret)

CriticalSolutions, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life보험

401K matching

Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays)

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Critical Solutions in Norfolk, VA is seeking a System Engineer to support our federal customer. The role focuses on configuring and maintaining complex multivendor networks, spanning Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, and McAfee, with emphasis on automation and security.

You will develop network automation using Python, PowerShell, YAML, and Ansible, administer NMS tools, and ensure peak performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. U.S.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience
• Functional understanding of advanced multivendor routing and switching networks (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, McAfee)
• Functional understanding of enterprise firewalls and robust ACLs
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell and YAML for network automation
• Proficiency in Ansible playbooks development, testing, deployment
• Network automation and policy management experience
• NMS administration across Cisco Catalyst Center / OpenText NA/NNMi / Arista CloudVision
• Red Hat Linux administration and Kubernetes orchestration for NMS deployments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and executive communication skills
• Experience collaborating with distributed teams across regions
• Ability to manage a 40-hour workweek smoothly

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and support multivendor network environments (Cisco, Arista, Brocade, Juniper, McAfee)
• Develop and maintain network automation using Python, PowerShell, YAML, and Ansible
• Administer and support enterprise Network Management Systems (NMS) like Cisco Catalyst Center, OpenText NA/NNMi, Arista CloudVision
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Kubernetes-based infrastructure for NMS deployments
• Monitor network performance, identify issues, and perform root-cause analysis for reliability
• Continuous monitoring and proactive tuning of network nodes for peak performance

Skills

Multivendor network engineering

Python

PowerShell

YAML

Ansible

NMS administration

Linux (Red Hat)

Kubernetes

Network security / ACLs

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

7+ years experience

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

OpenText NA/NNMi

Arista CloudVision

Linux administration tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

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

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.