Network Engineer

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage diverse network infrastructures. You will work with carriers to provision connections, create and maintain network diagrams in Visio, and ensure secure, reliable operations.

The role requires 5+ years of networking experience, CCNA credentials, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance. Office-based Arlington, with collaboration across teams and clients, including DoS-related considerations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience installing networks and infrastructure from design drawings.
• Proven expertise implementing and troubleshooting IPSec and GRE tunnels.
• Proficient at producing technical network drawings using Microsoft Visio.
• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting routing and switching protocols.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• CCNA Routing & Switching or CCNA Security certifications.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow trouble ticketing and asset management.
• Experience with Cisco Certifications.
• Top Secret Security Clearance is required; background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Collaborate with telecommunications carriers to provision connectivity to client offices.
• Generate, update, and maintain documentation and network diagrams using Visio.
• Provide high-quality network engineering and technical services in a dynamic environment.
• Analyze and resolve computer network problems efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to security guidelines throughout operations.
• Architect, procure, and implement acquisition-compliant network solutions.
• Perform installations and remote turn-up/testing of network equipment.
• Manage diverse network environments with routing/switching protocols.
• Maintain uptime and support for remote network sites; collaborate with field staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IPSec

GRE tunnels

Visio

Routing & Switching

Cloud IaaS/PaaS/SaaS

CCNA (Routing & Switching) or CCNA (S)

Education

CCNA Routing and Switching or CCNA Security

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

Cisco Nexus NX-OS

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

The Work

The Network Engineer will be responsible for deploying and managing diversified network infrastructure, collaborating with telecommunications carriers, and ensuring seamless connectivity to client offices. This position will also play a crucial role in maintaining comprehensive documentation, creating network diagrams, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring strict adherence to security guidelines.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure solutions tailored to meet project requirements.


• Collaborate with telecommunications carriers to provision connectivity to client offices.


• Generate, update, and maintain documentation, such as network configurations, process workbooks, and network diagrams using tools like Microsoft Visio.


• Provide high-quality network engineering and technical services for projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


• Analyze and resolve computer network problems efficiently.


• Provide ongoing technology support and assistance as required.


• Enforce compliance with technology standards, operational procedures, and licensing policies.


• Ensure the security of network infrastructure by managing network accounts and implementing security protocols.


• Architect, procure, and implement federal acquisition-compliant network solutions.


• Perform installations and remote turn-up/testing of network equipment and connectivity.


• Manage diverse network environments by adding connections and maintaining routing/switching protocols across infrastructure.


• Ensure strict adherence to all security-related guidelines at all times.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements and develop tailored technical solutions.


• Maintain and ensure uptime and efficiency of remote network sites through diligent troubleshooting and support of field staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• At least 5 years of experience:
  
  
  
  • Installing/implementing networks and infrastructure based on design drawings.
  
  
  • Proven expertise with implementing and troubleshooting IPSec and GRE tunnels.
  
  
  • Proficient at producing technical network drawings using Microsoft Visio.
  
  
  
  


• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining routing and switching protocols.


• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructures, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.


• Knowledge of CCNA Routing and Switching or CCNA Security certifications.


• Familiarity with the ServiceNow trouble ticketing and asset management system.


• Experience with Cisco Certifications.

• Top Secret Security Clearance is required.


• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.


• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.


• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.


• Excellent troubleshooting skills for prompt resolution of network-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enterprise-level experience with OSPF (multi-area) routing protocols.


• Experience working with Cisco IOS-XE/Cisco ASR routers and Cisco Nexus switches (NX-OS).


• Familiarity with Cisco Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions, including Cisco Call Manager Express and Cisco Unity Express.


• Previous Department of State (DoS) experience (desirable but not required).


• ITIL certifications or demonstrated ITIL expertise.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options


• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)


• Voluntary Life and AD&D options


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year


• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.


• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.


• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.


• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.


• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.


• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.


• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.