Network Engineer Route-Switch

World Wide Technology; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Military leave

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Network Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Washington, DC. The candidate will support deployment and sustainment of cybersecurity platforms within a DoD environment, focusing on zero-trust networking, automation, and threat intelligence integration.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in network security/engineering, experience with LAN/WAN, and strong PKI knowledge. The role requires DoD clearance and involves coordinating with multiple IT teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 3–5 years in network security or network engineering roles with Zero Trust focus.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing LAN/WAN networks.
• Knowledge of zero trust security best practices including firewalls and segmentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with PKI and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implement, and maintain a highly distributed network aligned to zero trust.
• Design and implement SD-WAN based network architecture across many sites globally.
• Configure, install, and manage routers, switches, firewalls and related software.
• Plan and document network upgrades, expansions, and optimizations.
• Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and configuration logs.
• Serve as SME in zero trust network architecture.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network integration and interoperability.
• Work with vendors to select and implement network equipment.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

CCNP

Zero Trust

Firewall architecture

Routing & switching

PKI / certificates

Public cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP

Network security

Log forwarding & SIEM

SD-WAN

BGP/OSPF

Network engineering

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Juniper

SD-WAN

Job description

This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active TS/SCI 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.

Our 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.

Location: Washington, DC (fully on‑site)

What will you be doing?

WWT is looking for a Network Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and sustainment of the cybersecurity platforms within a secure Department of Defense (DoW) environment. This role focuses on platform operations, automation, threat intelligence integration, and support of cyber defense analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the design, implementing, and maintaining a high distributed network aligning to 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in network security or network engineering roles, with a focus on Zero Trust, network security, software defined networks
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LAN/WAN
• Knowledge of zero trust network security best practices, including firewalls and macro/micro‑segmentation
• 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:

• Current TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• CCNP preferred
• 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
• 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

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/public‑sector

https://www.wwt.com/government‑services

Preferred locations: Washington DC

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 $160,000.00 to $180,000.00 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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