Senior Network Engineer – Enterprise & Security Focus

Chenega Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and troubleshoot complex network architectures, and to lead networking tasks within mission-critical environments.

You will collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and DevOps teams, develop automation with Ansible, Python, Terraform, or Cisco DNA Center, and maintain secure connectivity while supporting off-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in network management or related field.
• 8+ years of network engineering and NGFW experience, including classified/air-gapped networks.
• IAT II required; Palo Alto Network Security Professional is preferred; TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot complex network architectures.
• Provide technical leadership on major network tasks and initiatives.
• Develop automation using Ansible, Python, Terraform, or Cisco DNA Center.
• Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for escalations and support.
• Monitor firewall logs and threat intel to identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

IAT II

Palo Alto NSP

Education

Bachelor's degree in network management or related field

Tools

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

Chenega MIOS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and troubleshoot complex network architectures, and to lead networking tasks within mission-critical environments.

You will collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and DevOps teams, develop automation with Ansible, Python, Terraform, or Cisco DNA Center, and maintain secure connectivity while supporting off-hours as needed.