Network Engineer III

World-Wide-Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Nursing Mothers Benefits

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Network Engineer III for a DoD Enterprise Zero Trust program in the Washington, DC area. You will support installation, migration, and configuration across multiple locations, focusing on secure, scalable network design.

You will configure network hardware and software, document changes, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with security, systems, and application teams to meet DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in network security or network engineering with Zero Trust focus.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing LAN/WAN and SD-WAN networks.
• Knowledge of zero trust security best practices, firewalls and segmentation.
• Strong routing, switching, multicast and QoS knowledge.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SIEM log forwarding and event correlation.
• Public cloud networking in AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a high-distribution network aligned to zero-trust principles.
• Design and implement SD-WAN across dozens of sites globally.
• Configure, install, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and related software.
• Plan and document network upgrades, expansions, and optimizations.
• Develop protocol compatibility standards and SOPs.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation and logs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues related to performance and security.
• Develop disaster recovery plans for network resilience.
• Mentor junior network engineers and collaborate with IT teams.

Skills

Zero Trust

Network Security

SD-WAN

Routing & Switching

Firewall Architecture

PKI & Certificates

Public Cloud Networking

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

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This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an activeSecret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen.Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Government Services Team and why join?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems.

What will you be doing?

WWT is looking for a Network Engineer III on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client supporting installation, migration, and configuration activities at multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the design, implementing, and maintaining a high distributed network aligning zero trust principles
• Contributing to the designing and implementing SD-WAN based network architecture spanning dozens of sites at a global scale
• Configuring, installing, and managing network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software
• Planning, executing, and documenting network upgrades, expansions, and optimizations
• Designing and establishing protocol compatibility standards
• Serve as a subject matter expert in zero trust network architecture
• Maintaining comprehensive network documentation, including architecture diagrams, rack elevations, SOPs, and configuration logs
• Diagnosing and resolving complex network issues, including those related to performance, security, and connectivity
• Analyzing network traffic, to ensure successful system operations
• Developing and implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure network resilience
• Supervising and mentoring junior network engineers
• Working with other IT teams (e.g., systems administrators, security specialists, application engineers) to ensure network integration and interoperability
• Working with vendors to select, purchase, and implement network equipment
• Ensuring that the network meets relevant industry standards, DoD regulations, and DoD ZT requirements as defined in the DoD ZT Execution Roadmap

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Basic Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in network security or network engineering roles, with a focus on Zero Trust, network security, software defined networks, and SD-WAN
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LAN/WAN and SD-WAN
• Knowledge of zero trust network security best practices, including firewalls and macro/microsegmentation
• Deep understanding of routing & switching, multicast, and QoS
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of common security threats and protections to network, cloud, and endpoint resources
• Knowledge and experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEM
• Knowledge and experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Detail oriented

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience with network security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practices
• Extensive experience in the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration of highly distributed and segmented networks and network security technologies
• Experience implementing SD-WAN solutions
• Expertise with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, STP, ARP, VLANs, Trunking, LACP, VPCs, ICMP, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, TLS, SMTP, SSH, SCP
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Implementation and administration experience with application centric network technologies (load balancers, WAF/WAAP)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800 series
• Additional certifications related to Security and Router/Switch are a plus
• Bachelor's Degree and 5-8 years of technical experience in Network Security or Network Engineering with large-scale enterprise/global networks in high-paced, diverse environment

Travel Required: 25 - 90%. May require onsite trips to the VA/DC/MD area and client site locations.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail] .

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