Network Engineer

Agile Defense; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology defense company is seeking a talented Network Engineer in Suitland, MD. This role involves establishing and maintaining enterprise infrastructure, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and providing AWS support during the migration of on-premises systems. The ideal candidate should have at least ten years of experience in network management, strong Cisco skills, and a background in cloud networking. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in a large government organization managing networking environments.
• Six years of technical leadership experience in AWS cloud networking.
• Strong hands-on experience with various Cisco switch models and AWS integration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise infrastructure and network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues across AWS and on-prem.
• Support the agency's datacenter modernization initiative.

Skills

Cisco analytical skills

Troubleshooting network issues

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Network administration

AWS connectivity best practices

Ethernet and fiber cable deployment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Tools

Cisco hardware (Nexus, Catalyst)

Netscout nGenius

SolarWinds

Job description

Requisition #: 1470

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance Level: Public Trust

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is looking for a talented Network Engineer to establish and maintain the enterprise infrastructure by updating and tuning the network, directing hardware installations, and executing test procedures to create baselines and performance thresholds. The role identifies and troubleshoots difficult or unusual environment problems using network monitoring tools and implements solutions to ensure maximum performance. In support of the agency’s datacenter modernization initiative, the engineer also provides technical expertise for AWS environments, including assisting with the lift and shift migration of on‑premises network systems to AWS, validating cloud network architectures, and supporting hybrid connectivity.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates very strong Cisco analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and solve network related business requirements, needs, and ongoing production incidents across on‑prem and AWS connected environments.
• Identifies as an escalated point of contact when working with Cisco telecommunication equipment and hybrid network connectivity supporting AWS workloads.
• Deploys new and troubleshoots existing Ethernet and fiber cable runs, performs data center hardware rack installations, updates and maintains rack elevation diagrams, and leads new hardware/software deployments, technical refreshes, and upgrades including systems participating in the AWS lift and shift migration.
• Performs NXOS and IOS patch management upgrades on all Cisco telecommunication equipment and validates interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway.
• Develops and documents high level system engineering designs, scope requirements, test cases, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans for both on‑prem and AWS integrated network architectures.
• Prepares and presents technical proof of concepts and demos to coworkers, management staff, and the customer including cloud networking designs and AWS migration approaches.
• Available and flexible for production incident troubleshooting and provides support for normally scheduled after‑hours or weekend maintenance activities for on‑prem and AWS connected systems.
• Provides training and guidance to junior network and datacenter engineers on hybrid cloud networking fundamentals and AWS connectivity best practices.
• Manages the priorities of the customer’s requests and incidents using a proprietary ticketing system while documenting AWS related tasks and cloud migration activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

Preferred Technical Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise
• CCNP Data Center
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• CCIE Data Center
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten (10) years of experience in a large government organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large‑scale internetworking environment, including six years in a technical leadership or supervisory role supporting both on‑prem and emerging AWS cloud networking initiatives.
• Eight (8) years of experience directly supporting a complex infrastructure covering the major aspects of network administration with expertise in troubleshooting IPv4 issues across various protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routing, SSH, ACL, VLAN, VTP, STP, SNMP, LACP, vPC, vPort Channels, Wireshark, and TCPdumps with added familiarity in hybrid connectivity to AWS environments.
• Eight (8) years of strong hands‑on experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco switches (i.e., 9300, 5300, 3850, 2960, Nexus 2k, 5k, and 7k series) and validating interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway.
• Five (5) years of experience configuring, administering, and maintaining network IT monitoring and management software such as Netscout nGenius and SolarWinds (i.e., NetFlow traffic analysis, bandwidth monitoring, PerfStack, network performance baselines, Traffic Analyzer, IPAM, and NetPath) including monitoring hybrid on‑prem/AWS network paths.
• Three (3) years of experience in data center operations with thorough knowledge of data center hardware specifications, lights‑out management solutions, Ethernet cable crimping, network cable runs and best practices, power requirements, racking, and decommissioning of hardware supporting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of telecommunications, network security issues, and best practices with awareness of AWS security fundamentals such as IAM, security groups, and cloud network segmentation.
• Exceptional customer service orientation, written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain hybrid cloud networking concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary work location is in Suitland, MD with a shift schedule from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Occasional secondary work location is in Ashburn, VA with an eight‑hour shift coverage between the hours of 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities