Network Operations Engineer (Junior/Journeyman)

Akira Technologies Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Akira Technologies is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join our NOC in Norfolk, VA. This onsite role supports a DoD client and requires active Secret clearance or higher, with responsibilities around Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto firewall management to ensure high availability and security.

The successful candidate will design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams within NAVFAC and the Network Operations team.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance or higher.
• 3–5 years of Systems Engineering experience with system issue analysis and risk management.
• 3–5 years in network support/administration or equivalent education/training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and security across the DoD environment.
• Collaborate with NAVFAC and Network Operations Center teams.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN

Palo Alto firewalls

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

VPN

Network monitoring

Communication

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco Prime

SIEM

ACAS

Job description

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Network Operations Engineer (Junior/Journeyman)

Full Time Norfolk, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1083

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Akira Technologies is seeking a skilled and experienced Network Operations Engineer to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the enterprise network infrastructure for a DoD client, with a focus on Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

This is an onsite role to support the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) in Norfolk, VA five days a week. Active Secret clearance or higher is required.

This role requires familiarity with security frameworks and industry standards like NIST SP 800-82 Rev. A, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, DoD 8500.01, etc. The Network Operations engineer should also be familiar with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, and vulnerability scanners i.e. Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing Cisco SD-WAN solutions.
• Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Understanding of network protocols, services, and security (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN).
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco Prime).Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Job Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance or higher.
• Must have 3-5 years of relevant, Systems Engineering experience in performing system issue analysis, risk management, system troubleshooting, and system documentation.
• 3-5 years of experience in network support and network administration or combination of education, training, & experien

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• CompTIA Security+

Salary Range: $60,000 to $90,000

Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

General Description of Benefits

Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.

Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.

Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.