Senior Network Engineer - Routing, Switching & Security

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Network Administrator to lead routing, switching, firewall management and Windows-related tasks in federal IT environments. The role requires hands-on expertise with Firewalls, Routers, Switches, VPNs, and LAN/WAN and a focus on security controls.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in network administration, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto technologies, and CIS/NIST/STIG knowledge, plus scripting skills and relevant vendor certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT network administration experience managing Firewalls, Routers, Switches, LAN/WAN, VPN and wireless networks.
• Experience with Cisco ISE, Gigamon, Palo Alto Firewalls, and CNA analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in ComSci/CIS/InfoSec/IT or related field with ~8+ years in network admin.
• Knowledge of CIS, NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs security standards.
• Experience with Python/PowerShell scripting, SIEM tools, cloud security, and Palo Alto Prisma.
• Certifications such as CCNA/PCNSA/CCNP or vendor equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Implement, Planning, and Execution of IT network solution projects and upgrades which align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues to ensure minimal downtime, identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement, optimize throughput/performance &/or network configurations, and implement quality of service (QoS) policies to ensure efficient data flow.
• Perform regular network maintenance tasks, including firmware updates, patch management, and hardware replacements.
• Provide technical support and expertise to resolve network-related issues and outages promptly.
• Support and troubleshoot new &/or existing network security measures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, developers, and security professionals, to support IT projects and initiatives.
• Experience with Federal Security Operations Center capabilities.
• Knowledge of cyber threats, tools, techniques and processes.
• Ability to monitor and analyze network traffic for suspicious activity.
• Experience with responding to security incidents and taking appropriate action to contain and remediate the issue.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Network Administration

Cisco/Identity Services

Security standards CIS/NIST/STIGs

Scripting: Python/PowerShell

SIEM & Cloud Security

Vendor Certifications: CCNA/PCNSA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ComSci/CIS/InfoSec/IT

Tools

Cisco ISE

Gigamon

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Secure Network Analytics

Palo Alto Prisma

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Network Administrator to lead routing, switching, firewall management and Windows-related tasks in federal IT environments. The role requires hands-on expertise with Firewalls, Routers, Switches, VPNs, and LAN/WAN and a focus on security controls.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in network administration, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto technologies, and CIS/NIST/STIG knowledge, plus scripting skills and relevant vendor certifications.