Network Engineer – Resident Service Support Specialist

Jobtailor

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site Network Engineer to support enterprise and tactical DoD networks in Arlington, VA. You will install, configure, and optimize Cisco/Juniper/Versa platforms, analyze performance, and drive capacity planning, while ensuring RMF compliance and secure environments.

Responsibilities include daily operations, incident resolution, and collaboration with government customers. Proficiency with Linux/Windows, scripting, and automation is essential; CCNA/Security+

Qualifications

Experience supporting enterprise routing, switching, and network security technologies.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching fundamentals.
Experience with cybersecurity tools, firewall technologies, and network monitoring solutions.
Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
Working knowledge of automation, scripting, and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite operational, engineering, and sustainment support for enterprise and tactical network infrastructures.
Maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing classified and unclassified network environments.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize Cisco, Juniper, Versa, and integrated security technologies.
Analyze network performance and recommend infrastructure capacity, scalability, and performance adjustments.
Perform daily network operations, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement activities.
Design, implement, and validate network configuration prototypes for routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and automation frameworks.
Use Python and Ansible to streamline network administration and operational tasks.
Monitor network availability, reliability, utilization, and system health.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Troubleshooting

Independent Workload Management

Customer Service

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Versa

Linux

Windows Server

Firewall Technologies

Network Monitoring Solutions

Automation Frameworks

NOC/SOC Environments

Cloud Networking

Job description

Provide onsite operational, engineering, and sustainment support for enterprise and tactical network infrastructures supporting U.S. Army mission requirements
Maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing classified and unclassified network environments
Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize Cisco, Juniper, Versa, and integrated security technologies
Analyze network performance and recommend infrastructure capacity, scalability, and performance adjustments
Perform daily network operations, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement activities
Design, implement, and validate network configuration prototypes for routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and automation frameworks
Use Python and Ansible to streamline network administration and operational tasks
Monitor network availability, reliability, utilization, and system health
Resolve network incidents, outages, and performance degradation
Participate in conceptual, logical, and physical network architecture development and review
Implement cybersecurity measures including firewall policies, network access controls, vulnerability remediation, and security auditing
Develop technical documentation, SOPs, network diagrams, and configuration baselines
Support DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and Army network standards
Coordinate with government customers, vendors, and support teams to ensure mission continuity
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior personnel

Requirements

Experience supporting enterprise routing, switching, and network security technologies
Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching fundamentals
Experience with cybersecurity tools, firewall technologies, and network monitoring solutions
Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments
Working knowledge of automation, scripting, and configuration management tools
Active CompTIA Security+ certification required (DoD 8570/8140 compliant)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required
Active Secret Security Clearance requiredAssociate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of 3 years of direct experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government network environments
Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, analytical troubleshooting, independent workload management, customer service, teamwork, and mentoring abilities
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
Preferred experience with Army enterprise or tactical communications, RMF processes, STIG compliance, Versa SD-WAN, virtualization, cloud networking, and NOC/SOC environments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in network infrastructure support, including installation, configuration, and optimization of Cisco and Juniper technologies. Proficient in cybersecurity measures, network performance analysis, and automation using Python and Ansible, with a strong foundation in DoD standards and compliance.

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