Senior Network Engineer - Secret Clearance (Onsite, CO)

Maximus; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure critical network infrastructure for a federal client. This onsite role requires a Secret Clearance and US citizenship, with a 5-day workweek and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers; monitor performance; troubleshoot complex issues using Wireshark and logs; and provide mentorship to junior engineers while planning

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a Senior Network Engineer role.
• Active Security clearance and US citizenship.
• Residence commutable to Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize throughput and reliability.
• Troubleshoot using firewall logs, packet capture tools, and Wireshark; collaborate with cross-functional teams when needed.
• Conduct capacity planning to support future growth.
• Collaborate to integrate network with cloud services and storage systems.

Education

CCNP

CCDE

CCIE

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Maximus in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure critical network infrastructure for a federal client. This onsite role requires a Secret Clearance and US citizenship, with a 5-day workweek and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers; monitor performance; troubleshoot complex issues using Wireshark and logs; and provide mentorship to junior engineers while planning