Network Engineer – Federal Security & Zero Trust

Ardent Management Consulting, Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

Ardent Management Consulting, Inc is looking for a Network Engineer to support the federal government's critical national security missions. This onsite role in Washington DC involves optimizing network infrastructure, enhancing security controls, and implementing Zero Trust principles.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience with Cisco technologies. The position offers competitive pay, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture concepts.

Responsibilities

• Implement network security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53.
• Manage access controls and ensure least-privilege access.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Routing and switching protocols

Network security controls

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

SIEM tools

Job description

Ardent Management Consulting, Inc is looking for a Network Engineer to support the federal government's critical national security missions. This onsite role in Washington DC involves optimizing network infrastructure, enhancing security controls, and implementing Zero Trust principles.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience with Cisco technologies. The position offers competitive pay, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.