Network Engineer: LAN/WAN, Firewalls & VPN (Secret)

VAE, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VAE, Inc., an Arlington, VA-based IT infrastructure solutions company, seeks a Network Engineer to review and enhance IT infrastructure in line with standards. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining LAN/WAN networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs for secure, reliable systems.

Responsibilities include evaluating customer requirements, planning implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. On-site work in Arlington is required; active Secret clearance is needed.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Network Administration
• IAT Level II certification
• One of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba
• Hands-on experience with Aruba networking systems
• Willing to report onsite as indicated above

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.
• Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN/WAN and VPN concentrators.
• Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements.
• Monitors networks with industry-standard tools.
• Provides technical solutions using engineering design processes.
• Plans implementation of enhancements.
• Analyzes customer requirements to deliver solutions to complex problems.
• Maintains network integrity and backup/recovery capabilities.
• Coordinates hardware/software acquisitions and subcontractor services.
• Creates plans and configures data communication networks.
• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date on relevant technologies.
• Designs and builds hardware/software components for networks.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced network personnel

Skills

Network administration

On-site work

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Aruba networking systems

Cisco/Juniper/Brocade knowledge

Job description

VAE, Inc., an Arlington, VA-based IT infrastructure solutions company, seeks a Network Engineer to review and enhance IT infrastructure in line with standards. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining LAN/WAN networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs for secure, reliable systems.

Responsibilities include evaluating customer requirements, planning implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. On-site work in Arlington is required; active Secret clearance is needed.