Network Engineer- Active Secret Clearance Required

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., is recruiting for a full-time Network Engineer.

This role offers a hybrid schedule (~3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Performs day-to-day operations and maintenance of network, cloud infrastructure, and voice components and systems across the enterprise.
• Monitors, tunes, sets standards, and maintains a range of network and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems; gauge performance and activity across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Performs problem isolation and resolution for network incidents and service requests in support of global operations.
• Evaluates, designs, and documents network solutions as warranted to address operational requirements and customer needs.
• Works with Architects and engineering teams to design and implement solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment and cloud services.
• Develops and maintains contingency plans for network related hardware failures including isolated and major outages and cloud service disruptions.
• Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, management, and departmental clients.
• Provides client consulting and training on the operation and use of network systems and cloud architectures.
• Plans, researches, evaluates and recommends new network equipment, cloud services, and related technologies hardware and software.
• Designs and implements hybrid cloud network architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) as needed.
• Configures and manages cloud networking components including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and cloud-native connectivity solutions.
• Implements and maintains secure connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud environments using VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or similar technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a network engineering/computer engineering related discipline and 10+ years IT network engineering and architecture experience (Tier III and above, network infrastructure design and implementation) with large, complex networks and cloud environments; Masters and 8+ years of related experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Expertise in operating, maintaining, and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, SDWAN, and cloud-based solutions.
• Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP and/or CCIE.
• Strong/Deep knowledge of Layer2/Layer3, routing and switching, tunneling, and networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static, L2TP, IPSEC, VPN, DMVPN, GRE Spanning tree, etherchannel, vlan trunking, 802.1q, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VPC, MPLS, and VLANs, as well as experience with enterprise-grade routers and switches.
• Deep knowledge of Cisco switching and routing product lines.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and zero-trust architectures across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong experience in operations, support, and troubleshooting of large/complex networks end-to-end including hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience operating and maintaining cloud network architectures in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of cloud networking services such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Transit Gateway, Cloud Interconnect, and related technologies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Low Earth Orbit Satellite design including Starshield design and implementations.
• Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software.
• Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.
• Expert Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination.
• Understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking), IoT (Internet of Things), 5G, and cloud-native networking.
• Expert experience in one or more of the following: Unclassified Voice Systems, Secure Voice Systems to include red switch, TDM Switching, Voice Over IP (VOIP).
• Experience supporting the government customers in secure environments, familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines.
• DNS / Infoblox experience.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCDP, JDCI, CCVP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or similar cloud networking certifications.
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation) to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Expertise in network performance monitoring tools (e.g., NeuralStar, SolarWinds, Nagios, NetFlow, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for cloud network deployment and management.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including network segmentation, encryption in transit, and cloud-native security services.
• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions.
• Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs).
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent presentation skills.

EEO Statement

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