Network Engineer

Insight Global; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Network Engineer to lead the configuration, optimization, and security of critical federal infrastructure on-site in Norfolk, VA. The role requires hands-on management of network devices, backup procedures, and vulnerability patching, with a DoD Secret clearance and 4+ years of experience.

Applicants should bring Network+/CCNA/CISSP certifications or waivers based on experience, plus AI knowledge to support security and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, data science, information systems or computer science (can be waived for experience).
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Proven knowledge of AI concepts and hands-on AI experience.
• Certifications Network+/CCNA/CISSP or waiver based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimize, and secure federal infrastructure on-site in Norfolk, VA.
• Operate and manage network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers.
• Develop backup, recovery, and contingency plans for the network.
• Monitor capacity, performance, and patch vulnerabilities.
• Document configurations and changes.

Skills

AI concepts

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Cybersecurity / DS / IS / CS

Tools

Network+

CCNA

CISSP

Job description

My client is seeking a network-savvy, problem solver with a passion for secure, high-performance systems to join our team as a Network Engineer to take the lead in configuring, optimizing, and safeguarding our critical infrastructure for our federal client on-site in Norfolk, VA. Their day to day responsibilities will include:

• Operating and managing network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, and transmission media.
• Configuring and optimizing network hubs, routers, and switches.
• Developing and implementing network backup and recovery procedures.
• Diagnosing and resolving network connectivity issues.
• Installing and maintaining network infrastructure device operating system software.
• Monitoring network capacity and performance.
• Patching network vulnerabilities to safeguard information.
• Testing and maintaining network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.
• Implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
• Establishing and maintaining network security practices.
• Analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.
• Developing and validating network security measures.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation of network configurations and changes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science (can be waived for YOE)
• CompTIA Network+ OR Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (can be waived for YOE)
• 4+ years of related work experience
• Proven knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and hands-on experience applying AI solutions
• One must hold an active DoD Secret clearance