Senior Network Engineer: SDN, Automation & Security

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company in Olympia, Washington seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize DHMS network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

The role requires 7+ years of network administration, CCNA/CCNP preferred, and a Secret clearance. You will work with Cisco/Juniper gear, Wireshark, SDN, and automated configurations to meet IT policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of network administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of network principles and vendor equipment (Cisco/Juniper).
• Proficient in Wireshark and network troubleshooting methods.
• Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• CCNA/CCNP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize DHMS network infrastructure for reliability, performance and security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, ensure policy compliance.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper equipment using Wireshark.
• Perform network assessments, automated configurations, and SDN architecture design.
• Analyze voice, LAN/WAN, wireless networks, and network management systems.
• Stay current with networking and data security best practices.

Skills

Network principles

Cisco

Juniper

Wireshark

SDN architecture

Automation

Documentation

Policy compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Configuration management

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company in Olympia, Washington seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize DHMS network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

The role requires 7+ years of network administration, CCNA/CCNP preferred, and a Secret clearance. You will work with Cisco/Juniper gear, Wireshark, SDN, and automated configurations to meet IT policies and best practices.