Network Engineer with Security Clearance

VTG; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Byte Systems is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise networks, including LAN and WAN, routing, switching, and security controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on expertise in Cisco ACI, SDN, and multi-data center designs, with leadership in architecture and troubleshooting across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of architecting and designing IP networks and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive network design from customer requirements to implementation.
• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Develop and maintain Cisco ACI designs for multi-data center deployments.
• Collaborate with other IT disciplines to resolve problems.
• Document configurations and architectural designs for audits.
• Lead 24x7 on-call support and incident response.
• Research and introduce innovative networking technologies.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Routing

Switching

Network security

Cisco ACI

SDN

VXLAN/EVPN

VPNs

Network monitoring

Programming for automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco ACI

Cisco DCNM

OTV

VMware NSX

Job description

Overview Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Network Engineer. The Network Engineer will be responsible to design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructures. This role requires deep technical expertise in networking technologies, including routing, switching, and network security controls. The ideal candidate is a technical practitioner, not just an advisor - someone who can design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network architectures and familiar with the customer's enterprise networks to include Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), and routing protocols. The ideal candidate must have the professional connection to the customer's enterprise networks (DDI/ITE/GIO) and familiar with the Cisco ACI technology.

What will you do? REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management
• Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross functional teams as needed to resolve issues
• Expert for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI
• Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data center configurations
• Good team and collaboration skills
• Ability to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network
• Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals
• Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical and process views
• Experience analyzing network traffic, using a variety of network tools to assess security-related events to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages
• Experience in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting these various network technologies and protocols
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions and exposure to enterprise network architecture
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience with VXLAN/EVPN DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Experience with Network Access Control and Segmentation
• Experience with security compliance standards
• Experience with site-to-site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs
• Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API's)
• Experience with Data Center and co-location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design
• NextGen Firewall Experience
• Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV, VMware NSX
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission requirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation
• Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open-source solutions
• Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership
• Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open-source solutions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive enhancements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support
• Installation and maintenance of network equipment
• Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
• Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices
• Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
• Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
• Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data center configurations
• Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders
• Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions
• Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure
• Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
• Communications with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending changes, or coordinated outages
• Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution
• Participate in 24x7 on call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for a degree) with architecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies