Senior Network Engineer – TS/SCI Poly & Firewall SME

Cherokee Federal; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Network Engineer – SME in Chantilly, VA. This position requires an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph and offers a starting salary around 200k. You will design, implement, and optimize complex network infrastructures with emphasis on firewall technologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum 16 years of experience and strong qualifications in Palo Alto, Cisco, and related platforms are expected. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years' experience in network engineering.
• Deep expertise in Palo Alto, Cisco, and Juniper firewall platforms.
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree preferred in networking or related field.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper devices.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats and address vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security with business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in network security.
• Translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.
• Demonstrate independent and collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Firewall design & mgmt

Network security

Independent & collaborative work

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Networking/Related field

CCNA Security

CCNP Security

PCNSE

Tools

Cisco firewall devices

Palo Alto firewall devices

Juniper devices

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Network Engineer – SME in Chantilly, VA. This position requires an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph and offers a starting salary around 200k. You will design, implement, and optimize complex network infrastructures with emphasis on firewall technologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum 16 years of experience and strong qualifications in Palo Alto, Cisco, and related platforms are expected. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more.