Senior Network Engineer - Onsite DC, Zero Trust & Security

Ardent MC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ardent MC is hiring a Senior Network Engineer for an on-site position in Washington, DC. The role involves designing and managing Cisco-based network infrastructures, implementing security protocols, and ensuring optimal performance.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience and possess a Bachelor's degree in IT. This position offers a unique opportunity to support critical national security and defense priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise networks.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience managing enterprise DNS, DHCP, and VPN services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and optimize network infrastructure.
• Implement network security controls aligned with federal standards.
• Ensure secure configuration and optimal performance of routing and switching.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Zero Trust Architecture principles

Routing and switching protocols

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

SIEM platforms

NDR tools

Job description

Ardent MC is hiring a Senior Network Engineer for an on-site position in Washington, DC. The role involves designing and managing Cisco-based network infrastructures, implementing security protocols, and ensuring optimal performance.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience and possess a Bachelor's degree in IT. This position offers a unique opportunity to support critical national security and defense priorities.