Senior Enterprise Network Engineer — Secure & Automated

Njvc LLC; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure complex network environments for mission-critical operations. You will lead network tasks, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and security.

The role emphasizes automation using Ansible, Python, Terraform, and Cisco DNA Center, with occasional off-hours support for critical operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in network management or related field.
• 8+ years of network engineering experience and NGFWs.
• Classified/Air-gapped Network experience.
• IAT II required.
• Palo Alto Network Security Professional is preferred.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot complex network architectures.
• Use centralized tools to gather statistics and back up device configurations.
• Provide technical leadership on major network tasks and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Research and evaluate emerging network technologies for potential integration.
• Ensure seamless and secure connectivity across all enterprise endpoints.
• Develop automation using Ansible, Python, Terraform, or Cisco DNA Center.
• Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and DevOps teams.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for escalations, procurement, and support.
• Monitor firewall logs, threat intelligence feeds, and traffic flows to mitigate risks.

Skills

Network engineering

NGFWs

IAT II

Security policies

Firewall management

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in network management or related field

Tools

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Cisco DNA Center

Palo Alto

Job description

Chenega MIOS in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure complex network environments for mission-critical operations. You will lead network tasks, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and security.

The role emphasizes automation using Ansible, Python, Terraform, and Cisco DNA Center, with occasional off-hours support for critical operations.