Remote Zero Trust Network Engineer – SD‑WAN & Security

Gormat; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gormat seeks a Network Zero Trust Engineer to deploy and maintain secure enterprise networks, focusing on Cisco SD‑WAN, security technologies, and Zero Trust controls. The role involves hands‑on configuration, testing, and integration across DoD networks.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in enterprise or DoD environments, hands‑on Cisco SD‑WAN with Palo Alto or F5, and an Active Secret Clearance. This remote position includes travel to support deployments and lab validations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise or DoD network engineering.
• At least 2 years of hands-on Cisco SD‑WAN experience with Palo Alto Networks or F5 technologies.
• Experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN environments.
• Working knowledge of DoD Zero Trust controls and network security principles.
• Active Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Configure Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN environments with devices, templates, and policies.
• Manage service VRFs, BGP, OSPF, OMP, TLOCs, IPsec, and high‑availability.
• Assist with integration of security services and zero trust controls.
• Configure Palo Alto or F5 NGFWs as needed.
• Support QoS, DSCP, and traffic prioritization implementations.
• Coordinate site readiness: IP/VLAN allocations, DNS/NTP, bandwidth.
• Plan changes windows, cutovers, and rollback procedures.
• Participate in lab testing and performance assessments before production.
• Support SIPRNet connectivity and TACLANE integration.
• Document network diagrams, IP plans, and change records.
• Assist with network automation using Python/Ansible.

Skills

Enterprise/DoD network engineering

Cisco SD‑WAN with Palo Alto or F5

Network troubleshooting in complex env

Communication and teamwork

IAT Level II (Security+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Cisco SD‑WAN

Palo Alto NGFW

F5 BIG‑IP

BGP/OSPF/VLANs

Python/Ansible

RESTCONF

Job description

Gormat seeks a Network Zero Trust Engineer to deploy and maintain secure enterprise networks, focusing on Cisco SD‑WAN, security technologies, and Zero Trust controls. The role involves hands‑on configuration, testing, and integration across DoD networks.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in enterprise or DoD environments, hands‑on Cisco SD‑WAN with Palo Alto or F5, and an Active Secret Clearance. This remote position includes travel to support deployments and lab validations.