Senior Network Engineer

Strategic Growth Partners; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Strategic Growth Partners is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Doral, FL. This full-time position requires a current active TS/SCI clearance.

The role involves planning and maintaining enterprise network connectivity, ensuring secure operations on classified networks, and managing network devices like routers and firewalls. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in network security principles and be well-versed in various networking protocols.

Benefits include company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan with employer match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with 5+ years in Network Engineering.
• Expertise in configuring and managing network devices.
• Familiarity with securing classified networks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and maintain enterprise network connectivity.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIG requirements.
• Configure and monitor firewalls and IDS/IPS.

Skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Network security principles

Cisco networking technologies

Cybersecurity frameworks and standards

Virtualization and cloud networking concepts

Education

BA/BS in relevant field or 4 years experience

Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Cisco firewalls

Network monitoring tools

Job description

SGP Recruiting provides operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a CVE-verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and a proud ISO 9001:2015 certified organization specializing in systems integration and enterprise management solutions. As a trusted GSA MAS contract holder, they deliver mission-critical telecommunications, network infrastructure, and IT services to Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, the U.S. Military, and private-sector clients.

They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Doral, FL. This position is on-site. Must have a current/active TS/SCI.

Employment

Full time

Worksite Type

Onsite

Compensation

$130,000 per year.

Security Clearance Required

Active TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and maintains the connectivity of enterprise network assets, ensuring compliance and secure operations on classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS).
• Collaborates with stakeholders to address connectivity requirements and implements necessary configurations to facilitate efficient and secure data transmission.
• Ensures all network switches and routers are operational, properly configured, and compliant with DISA STIG requirements; performs regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Configures, maintains, and monitors firewalls, intrusion protection systems, intrusion detection systems, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control and authentication, and implements security measures for specialized systems and networks.
• Supports the planning and implementation of enterprise service connections between networks, systems, and applications across domains, facilitating connections for auditing, authentication, secure cloud computing architecture (SCCA), and cross-domain solutions and guards.
• Collaborates with ISSOs and Cybersecurity Services Leads in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, providing inputs and documentation, and mentors/trains other NOC staff and Junior Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in field necessary to assume Network Engineer or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of the degree
• 9+ years of experience with 5+ years of relevant Network Engineer experience.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols) and network security principles.
• Expertise in configuring and managing network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, with hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies (e.g., IOS, NX-OS) and security appliances (e.g., ASA firewalls, ISE).
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools, knowledge of virtualization and cloud networking concepts, and experience with securing classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS) and implementing DISA STIGs.
• Experience in cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF), knowledge of network access control and authentication mechanisms, ability to assess and mitigate network security risks, and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience with cross-domain solutions and guards. Knowledge of cloud computing security architectures (e.g., SCCA).
• Experience with scripting and automation tools for network management. Familiarity with ITIL framework and service delivery concepts. ITIL Foundation certificate.
• Relevant networking certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Security+).
• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
• Must be able to deliver clear and effective communication verbally and via email, phone, and virtual communication platforms to interface with co-workers and customers.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside an office environment to access file cabinets, office machinery, and communicate with co-workers.

Benefits

Our client provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 10 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.

Our client also considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.