Network Engineer - Clearance Desired

Cydecor; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) + company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition and Professional Development

Job summary

Cydecor seeks a senior Network Engineer to own the operation, availability, and security of its network. You will work with a small engineering team to ensure resources stay accessible and outages are addressed quickly.

You will document architectures, evaluate new technologies, and support Azure networking, Zero Trust, and Cloudflare initiatives while coordinating with security and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related network engineering experience.
• Strong enterprise routing and switching experience.
• Hands-on with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches and Meraki gear.
• Experience configuring site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs.
• Hands-on with Zero Trust network environments.
• Experience with SASE and CASB concepts.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (LogicMonitor preferred).
• Strong DHCP, DNS, and certificate management knowledge.
• Azure networking knowledge including VNets, routing and VPNs.
• Experience with ITSM and writing technical documentation.
• CCNA certification is required; CCNP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own performance, availability, security, and reliability across the network.
• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot routing/switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure.
• Design and implement network changes and new sites/services.
• Evaluate and deploy new technologies.
• Support connectivity across Azure environments.
• Support Cloudflare Zero Trust transition.
• Collaborate with security/compliance on network security requirements.
• Maintain documentation of network architectures and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical issues outside business hours.

Skills

Enterprise routing

Switching

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco switches

Meraki networking

VPN administration

Zero Trust

SASE/CASB concepts

Network monitoring

DHCP/DNS management

Azure networking

ITSM documentation

Troubleshooting

Azure VPN

CCNA

Education

GED/Highschool

CCNA certification

CCNP certification desired

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

As the primary Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, availability, and security of the Cydecor network. You will work closely with a small team of engineers to ensure business-critical resources remain accessible and that outages and issues are addressed efficiently. You will collaborate with security and compliance team members to ensure compliance requirements are addressed and documented. You will take ownership of IT projects and work with the team to evaluate and implement new technologies as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Own performance, availability, security, and reliability across the entire network environment.
• Configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, and related infrastructure.
• Design and implement network changes and new sites and services.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies.
• Support connectivity and networking across Azure environments.
• Support the transition toward Cloudflare Zero Trust.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to support network security and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to critical network issues outside of normal business hours.

Here's what you need:

• 6 + years related experience.
• Strong experience with enterprise routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Cisco switches, and Cisco Meraki networking equipment, including wireless access points.
• Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs.
• Hands-on experience implementing and operating a Zero Trust network environment.
• Experience working with SASE and CASB solutions, with an understanding of their underlying security and networking concepts.
• Experience working with network monitoring tools (experience with LogicMonitor preferred).
• Strong knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and certificate management.
• Experience working with Cloudflare DNS and Zero Trust preferred.
• Working knowledge of Azure networking, including virtual networks, routing, VPN connectivity, and network security.
• Experience working with ITSM solutions and writing technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience planning and independently executing IT/network infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects and operational responsibilities.
• CCNA certification required (CCNP desired)

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional certification desired.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ0700) desired.
• Works well with others, communicates effectively, existing leadership training (Covey, Blanchard, etc...).

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance

Education:

• GED/Highschool

Work Schedule:

• 8 AM - 4:30 PM EST - After hours work also needed on a monthly basis

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $110k - $135,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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