Network Engineer

VTG.

  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting, with a focus on ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the organization's network environment. We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMcLean, VA

    Description

    Overview

    We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting, with a focus on ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the organization's network environment.

    What will you do?

    • Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN network infrastructure
    • Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
    • Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve issues proactively
    • Troubleshoot network outages and performance bottlenecks across multiple environments
    • Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls
    • Support network upgrades, patches, and infrastructure improvements
    • Collaborate with systems, cloud, and security teams to support business and technical requirements
    • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
    • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry best practices

    Do you have what it takes?

    • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
    • 5+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration
    • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP)
    • Hands-on experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
    • Experience configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
    • Familiarity with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
    • Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark)
    • Strong understanding of network security principles
    • Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and basic scripting (Python, Bash)

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