Network Engineer – Secure Infrastructure Operations

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit-based raise

401(k) plan

Paid federal holidays

Paid time off

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Vibrint is seeking a Network Engineer to operate, troubleshoot, and document secure network infrastructure supporting mission systems. You will manage Cisco and Arista networks, firewalls, and secure communications equipment while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams.

Jira will be used for incidents and changes, and you will maintain network diagrams and documentation. Required: active TS/SCI with polygraph, US citizenship, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I certification.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring Cisco enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Jira-based workflows.
• Experience troubleshooting routing, switching, and secure network connectivity.
• Experience creating or updating network drawings using Visio or a similar tool.
• Familiarity with Arista, SafeNet, and NetApp technologies.
• Current certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I requirements.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph-level clearance.
• Education/experience combinations: HS +12y; BA +8y; MS +6y.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and sustain Cisco and Arista network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, connectivity, and performance issues affecting mission systems.
• Support Cisco ASA firewalls and SafeNet or comparable secure communications equipment.
• Work Jira tickets for incidents, service requests, configuration changes, and hardware support.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, rack layouts, and technical documentation using Microsoft Visio.
• Coordinate with systems, storage, cybersecurity, and operations teams to resolve cross-domain infrastructure issues.
• Support NetApp-connected infrastructure and related network dependencies.
• Implement approved configuration changes and verify system availability following maintenance.
• Support security compliance, configuration management, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and recommended actions to team members and mission stakeholders.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Jira workflows

Education

High School Diploma +12 years experience

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco

Arista

NetApp

Jira

Visio

SafeNet

Job description

Vibrint transforms national security missions through advanced technology, data, and responsible intelligence solutions. Our teams design, secure, deploy, and sustain critical capabilities that enable faster, more informed mission decisions across some of the nation's most complex operational environments. By joining this prime contract, you'll help modernize and support secure systems, networks, laboratories, and fielded infrastructure serving mission users at customer and remote locations.

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As a Network Engineer, you will operate, troubleshoot, and document secure network infrastructure supporting mission systems in a highly technical environment. You will work across Cisco and Arista platforms, firewalls, secure networking equipment, storage-connected infrastructure, and engineering drawings while resolving operational requests through Jira. You'll have the opportunity to combine hands-on network support with security compliance and infrastructure documentation while directly contributing to reliable mission operations. You'll also end your day knowing that you're doing work that truly matters.

Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and sustain Cisco and Arista network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, connectivity, and performance issues affecting mission systems.
• Support Cisco ASA firewalls and SafeNet or comparable secure communications equipment.
• Work Jira tickets for incidents, service requests, configuration changes, and hardware support.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, rack layouts, and technical documentation using Microsoft Visio.
• Coordinate with systems, storage, cybersecurity, and operations teams to resolve cross-domain infrastructure issues.
• Support NetApp-connected infrastructure and related network dependencies.
• Implement approved configuration changes and verify system availability following maintenance.
• Support security compliance, configuration management, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and recommended actions to team members and mission stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring and sustaining Cisco enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Jira-based operational workflows.
• Experience troubleshooting routing, switching, and secure network connectivity.
• Experience creating or updating network drawings using Microsoft Visio or a similar tool.
• Familiarity with Arista, SafeNet, and NetApp technologies.
• Current certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I requirements.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph-level clearance.
• Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
• A high school diploma or GED, plus twelve (12) years of network engineering experience;
• A bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline, plus eight (8) years of network engineering experience; or
• A master's degree in a related technical discipline, plus six (6) years of network engineering experience.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting secure mission or intelligence systems.
• Experience with network configuration management and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with storage networking and NetApp environments.
• Experience automating network health checks, inventory, or compliance tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across technical disciplines.

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The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to provide an equitable and competitive comprehensive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, contracted rates, education, certification(s), experience, specific competencies required for this position, and geographic location.

• competitive salary
• annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program
• 401(k) plan with a company maximum 9% contribution
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 160 hours of paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, life and short- & long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• a generous professional development allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. Policy-Statement_EEO-EmployeesAndCandidates.pdf (vibrint.com).