Network Engineer II — Contract-to-Hire, Enterprise VPN/Sec

Core BTS; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Core BTS is seeking a Network Engineer II for a 4-month contract-to-hire engagement in the Herndon/Reston area. The role supports installation, administration, and security of enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability for business-critical apps. Qualified candidates must be a U.S.

citizen, able to obtain government security clearance, and reside within commuting distance of Herndon, VA. CCNA is required; CCNP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of enterprise LAN/WAN and routing/switching experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco security products (ASA, Firepower, etc.).
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• CCNA certification required; CCNP preferred.
• Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, administer, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for high availability, performance, and security.
• Participate in network process improvements and operational best practices.
• Support capacity planning and long-term network strategy development.
• Collaborate with network engineering, application, and database teams for scalability and reliability.
• Assist in design and support of secure VPN infrastructure for vendor and partner connectivity.
• Research and evaluate network hardware, software, and protocols.
• Procure network solutions with vendors and service providers.
• Support deployment of workstations, servers, and network devices.

Skills

LAN/WAN experience

Cisco security products

SD-WAN technologies

CCNA certification

CCNP preferred

Independent with cross-functional

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower

SD-WAN

Job description

Core BTS is seeking a Network Engineer II for a 4-month contract-to-hire engagement in the Herndon/Reston area. The role supports installation, administration, and security of enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability for business-critical apps. Qualified candidates must be a U.S.

citizen, able to obtain government security clearance, and reside within commuting distance of Herndon, VA. CCNA is required; CCNP preferred.