Network Engineer - Active Security Clearance

CADRE; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CADRE in Reston, VA is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, implement, and operate national security networks. This onsite role in Northern Virginia offers flexible core hours and a path to work on challenging cyber defense projects.

You will develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and client access networks, work with a small team, deploy solutions, monitor networks, and ensure data protection while adhering to IT and cyber security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with poly.
• Domestic travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and Client Access networks/systems.
• Integrate, test, and deploy systems.
• Perform full lifecycle management of network systems.
• Monitor networks and address issues promptly.
• Collaborate with a small, mission-focused team.

Skills

Datacenter networks

LAN/WAN

Network security

BGP/EIGRP

Cisco IOS-XE/NX‑OS

Linux

Firewall/VPN

Scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python)

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco Datacenter

Cisco IOS-XE

NX‑OS

Linux

Firewalls & VPN

SDN

ACI

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

Network Engineer - Active Security Clearance

Reston, VA Full Time · Onsite Other $130,000 – $190,000 per year

CADRE is relied upon for delivering superior insight and leadership to solve the nation's most critical national security challenges in the most demanding environments.

This Network Engineer position is located in Northern Virginia with flexible core hours.

The Network Engineer is responsible for developing, engineering, and deploying technical solutions within the client wide, dedicated mission network. This individual will work within a small, mission focused team of network and systems engineers to implement technical solutions addressing challenging collaboration and data protection problems.

Duties:This Network Engineer performs the following core functions:

• Develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and Client Access networks/systems
• Integrate, Test, and deploy systems
• Perform full lifecycle management of network systems (building, deploying, maintaining)
• Monitor networks
• Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of Project Management

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly
• Bachelor's degree preferred, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience specific to the skill.
• Ability to travel on an infrequent, but as needed basis, primarily domestic
• Recent hands‑on experience with Cisco Datacenter, WAN, LAN, Client Access technologies such as MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, EIGRP
• Recent hands‑on experience with IOS‑XE, NX‑OS, Linux
• Recent hands‑on experience with client specific internal and external transport networks
• Recent hands‑on experience with Firewalls and VPN Concentrators (FTD and ASA)
• Hands‑on experience with Software Defined Networking technologies
• Recent hands on experience with Network and Application load balancers
• Knowledge of, and hands on experience implementing IT and Cyber Security best practices
• Experience with managing engineering projects (i.e., design, build, deploy).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, determine course of action and act promptly and effectively when problems arise.
• Experience with scripting languages such as, Bash, Powershell, python, etc..
• Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well on collaborative teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with poly with most recent BI/Polygraph dates within the last five years
• Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining sensitive networks.
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) networks
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining Cisco ASAs via Firepower Management
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining Cisco Hyperflex
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining Palo Alto Firewalls via Panorama
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining Citrix Application Delivery Controllers
• Knowledge with SIEM and security analytical technologies (e.g. Splunk, pcap, Netflow, Solarwinds, etc.)
• Experience with Linux OS, Cisco IOS, IOS‑XE, NX‑OS.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies, their provisioning and security.
• Ability to assess emerging technologies, determine their impact on corporate systems and incorporate them into technical plans.