Network Engineering, Advisor

Abile Group, Inc; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Network Engineering Advisor to support a DoD Classified Network Services project. The role spans operations, compliance, cyber security, customer service, and engineering in a high-security environment.

Responsibilities include designing, upgrading routers/switches for a world-wide enterprise, developing automation with Ansible, and maintaining network monitoring with Zabbix and other tools. A TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Qualifications

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly.
• Degree and Years of Experience: Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Required Certifications: A current/valid Security+ Certification.
• Desired Certifications: A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.
• Required Skills: Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring; experience configuring Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS; EIGRP/BGP/OSPF; Cisco ACLs, IPsec, DMVPN, VLANs; scripting in Expect, Bash, Python; Ansible playbooks; DISA STIGs

Responsibilities

• Plans the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large enterprise network.
• Designs and plans changes to network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provides Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve outages.
• Performs cost/benefit analysis and advises on hardware/software selection and deployment techniques.
• Develops and maintains Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing.
• Configures and maintains network monitoring tools using scripts and SNMP/IPMI.
• Acts as SME for network administration and monitoring tools like Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
• Tracks initiatives using Jira within an Agile Scrum team.
• Ensures DISA STIG compliance on Cisco devices.

Skills

Zabbix templates

Cisco IOS-XE

NX-OS

EIGRP/BGP/OSPF

IPsec DMVPN VLANs

Scripting: Python Bash Expect

Ansible playbooks

DISA STIGs

Jira usage

Networking security

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

Tools

Jira

Zabbix

TACACS+

Python

Bash

Expect

Ansible

Job description

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Network Engineering, Advisor supporting a DoD Customer's Classified Network Services. The mission will include Operations, Compliance, Cyber Security, Customer Service, and Engineering. The right Data Center Engineer (Storage) candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Plans the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large, worldwide enterprise network.
• Designs and plans changes to network communications systems as required.
• Provides specifications and develop detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provides Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise networking outages or technical issues.
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information to the customer for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Develops and maintains Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing of network routers and switches.
• Configures and maintains tools for enterprise-wide network monitoring of VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware using scripts and SNMP/IPMI protocols.
• Serves as local subject matter expert for network administration and monitoring tools, such as Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
• Tracks initiatives and tasks using Jira as a contributor to an Agile Scrum team.
• Configures and maintains DISA STIG compliance on Cisco router and switch network devices.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.

Required Certifications:

• A current/valid Security+ Certification.

Desired Certifications:

• A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.

Required Skills:

• Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
• Experience working with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
• Experience working with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF Protocols, including authentication and route distribution.
• Experience with Cisco zone-based firewalls, Access Controls Lists, IPSEC tunnels, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and VLAN separation.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Expect, Bash, and Python.
• Experience with Ansible playbooks.
• Experience applying security configurations to Cisco networking devices according to DISA STIGs.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Jira, Zabbix, and TACACS+.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.

Salary Range:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Salary is just one component of Abile Group's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Abile Group provides a comprehensive package of benefits including employer subsidized Medical and Dental, generous PTO, and 401(k) with Employer match after 90 days of employment.

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.