Network Engineer

INA Solution; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

INA Solution seeks an experienced IDC Network Engineer to support a government data center in Ashburn, VA. The role requires strong Cisco networking expertise and hands-on data center skills including rack/stack, cabling, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in Cisco networking and data center support, with familiarity in fiber, fiber testing, and incident response.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of Cisco networking and data center support experience.
• Hands-on rack/stack, cabinet installation, and cable management.
• Experience with fiber and Ethernet cabling, connectors, pinouts, and SFP replacement.
• Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber.
• Troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, SANs, and network connectivity.
• Experience with Windows and Linux/Unix server environments.
• Familiarity with Fluke fiber power meters and fiber testing.
• Maintain network documentation, cabling diagrams, asset records, and configuration details.
• Experience with data center operations, SOPs, and ticket management.
• CCNA, CCNP, or higher certification preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network documentation, cabling diagrams, asset records, and configuration details.
• Troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, SANs, and network connectivity.
• Prepare for and pass a Federal Government background check.
• Support government data center operations and after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Cisco networking

Data center support

Rack/stack

Cable management

Fiber optics

Troubleshooting

Windows/Linux servers

Documentation & ticketing

Education

CCNA/CCNP or higher certification

Tools

SFP replacement

Fluke fiber meters

Fiber & copper cables

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IDC Network Engineer to support a government data center in Ashburn, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong Cisco networking and hands-on data center experience, including rack/stack, cabling, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of Cisco networking and data center support experience.
• Hands-on experience with rack/stack, cabinet installation, and cable management.
• Experience with fiber and Ethernet cabling, connectors, pinouts, and SFP replacement.
• Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber.
• Troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, SANs, and network connectivity.
• Experience with Windows and Linux/Unix server environments.
• Familiarity with Fluke fiber power meters and fiber testing.
• Maintain network documentation, cabling diagrams, asset records, and configuration details.
• Experience with data center operations, SOPs, and ticket management.
• CCNA, CCNP, or higher certification preferred/required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must live within a 1-hour commute of Ashburn, VA.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overtime.
• Must successfully pass a Federal Government background check.