Network Administrator Installer

Insight Global; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Herndon, VA, seeks an experienced Network Engineer to ensure reliable, secure IP networks for federal ops. You will install routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN, and maintain fiber optics with OTDR testing.

Role requires monitoring, incident response, and documentation; collaboration with teams and adherence to federal standards and security frameworks will be essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Experience with SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and monitoring tools.
• Ability to read network diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with fiber testing tools (OTDR).
• Leadership and collaboration; knowledge of federal standards and security frameworks.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, BICSI.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the uptime, performance, and security of network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments.
• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling and perform fiber testing.
• Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents.
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers; escalate as needed.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams and configuration records.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

TCP/IP & DNS

Routing protocols

Networking devices

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless LAN/WAN

Security appliances

Network diagrams

OTDR testing

Federal standards

Certifications

Large-scale infra

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

HS diploma + 12+ years

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Job Description

• -You’ll ensure the reliability, performance, and security of IP-based networks that support operations—gaining valuable experience in federal programs while contributing to highly visible national initiatives.
• -Ensure the uptime, performance, and security of network infrastructure
• -Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• -Support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments
• -Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single-mode and multi-mode)
• -Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools
• -Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents
• -Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed
• -Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation
• -Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records

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Skills and Requirements

• -Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• -Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent combination: Master’s 6+, Associate’s 10+, HS diploma 12+)
• -Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments
• -Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• -Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies
• -Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networking
• -Solid understanding of SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies
• -Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios)
• -Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics
• -Experience with fiber testing tools (e.g., OTDR)
• -Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills -Knowledge of federal network standards, compliance, and security frameworks
• -Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, BICSI)
• -Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or transformation programs