Senior DoD Network Engineer - Cisco SME, 24/7 Ops

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Spending accounts (HSA, FSA)

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Network Engineer 3 to support an aerial surveillance system for a DoD customer. You will provide technical expertise, maintenance, and upgrades in a 24/7 environment, focusing on enterprise networking with Cisco platforms and virtualized networks.

The role requires a BS in CS/IS or equivalent, 4+ years of networking, CCNP Security, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Onsite work at Fairfax office with potential for a bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ networking experience (Switches/Routers) and Linux administration.
• CCNP Security certification
• Active US DoD Secret level security clearance
• Strong TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP/EIGRP) and network design
• Experience with multicast (PIM/IGMP) and IP video transport
• Experience with virtualization (VMware) and network segmentation

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate government network solutions and infrastructure.
• Manage secure DoD networks and mission-critical servers in a 24/7 environment.
• Design and sustain enterprise network solutions supporting C2 and surveillance systems.
• Serve as SME for Cisco-based infrastructure (Catalyst 9400/8300, Firepower, FMC).
• Engineer multicast-enabled networks for real-time video distribution.
• Ensure IA/STIG/EMSEC compliance across classified/unclassified environments.
• Produce system design docs, configuration drawings, operator guides, and manuals.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

OSPF/BGP/EIGRP

Multicast networking

Virtualized networks

Linux administration

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Information Systems

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9400/8300

Cisco Firepower ASA/FMC

VMware

Job description

Trident Systems in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Network Engineer 3 to support an aerial surveillance system for a DoD customer. You will provide technical expertise, maintenance, and upgrades in a 24/7 environment, focusing on enterprise networking with Cisco platforms and virtualized networks.

The role requires a BS in CS/IS or equivalent, 4+ years of networking, CCNP Security, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Onsite work at Fairfax office with potential for a bonus and comprehensive benefits.