Network Engineer | TS/SCI Security Clearance Required

Tulzi Technologies, LLC (Tulzi)  prides itself on an open, and honest culture in the workplace which builds morale conducive to inspiring growth on our team, while balancing lifestyle by supporting personal and family goals with flexibility. Tulzi offers secure network systems and software engineering solutions in both the public and private sectors. With certified expert consulting the team at Tulzi is able to address the customer's mission and follow-through in the systems development life cycle. 

Clearance Required: TS/SCI 
Title: Network Engineer 
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary Range: $140-150K 

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a secure, standalone enterprise
environment. This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing network infrastructure supporting virtualized systems, application platforms, and compliance- driven operations.

Roles & Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Layer 2/Layer 3 network infrastructure
Configure and support Cisco Catalyst (9300/9500 series) and Cisco NX-
OS–based switching platforms
Manage VLANs, trunking, segmentation, ACLs, firewall rules, and traffic
segmentation
Maintain network topology, routing logic, and traffic flow design
Support evaluation and future deployment of data center–optimized switching
platforms for modernization initiatives
Deploy and support 802.1X authentication using Cisco ISE and LDAP Integration
Implement machine authentication with user fallback, dynamic VLAN
assignment, and fail-open design
Manage TACACS+ for network device administration
Support networking for VMware ESXi / vCenter environments, including vSwitch
and distributed switch configuration
Provision and maintain VM networking
Troubleshoot multi-tier service flows across infrastructure layers
Implement and maintain STIG-compliant network configurations
Enforce port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure
management access
Support RMF security controls and FIPS-compliance
Integrate network devices with SIEM (Elastic), Zabbix, or equivalent monitoring
tools
Troubleshoot network connectivity, authentication failures, and application
reachability issues
Perform structured troubleshooting using logs, packet capture, and service
validation
Support change control (CAB) processes
Execute network upgrades (e.g., Cisco IOS-XE / NX-OS) with validation and
rollback planning
Maintain documentation including VLAN mappings, IP plans, and network
diagrams
Support network components of backup and disaster recovery operations
Validate connectivity for backup systems and storage platforms
Assist in failover and restoration procedures
Work with systems engineers, security teams, and application owners
Provide network impact analysis for system architecture decisions

Required Qualifications:
An active TS/SCI security clearance.
Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II, (i.e. Security+ CE).
3+ years of experience in network administration/engineering in a Cisco environment.
Experience with Cisco switches and routers
A solid foundation in networking including routing, switching, and security.
Ability to work in a high-tempo operational environment where priorities change
frequently.
Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally
and in writing.
Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
simultaneously.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience with hybrid connectivity between on-prem and AWS
Familiarity with AWS VPC design, Site-to-Site VPN, Client VPN, and Direct
Connect
Understanding of extending secure or restricted environments into cloud
architectures
Knowledge of BGP routing concepts, including route advertisement, path
selection, redundancy, and failover
Experience with BGP in hybrid cloud or enterprise routing environments
Ability to troubleshoot routing issues such as asymmetric paths and route filtering
Experience with Cisco NX-OS platforms (e.g., Nexus series)
Familiarity with data center technologies such as:
o vPC (Virtual Port Channel)
o Leaf-spine architectures
o High-throughput east-west traffic design
Ability to support or lead network modernization efforts toward data
center–optimized architectures
Experience with Terraform (AWS networking) or Ansible for network automation
Ability to automate provisioning, validation, and compliance checks 

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and FUN place to work! Benefits include, but not limited to:

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance (three CareFirst healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee/ 50% per dependant

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual/ $3000 family

Personal Insurance Benefits 

• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

• Employees receive 20 days of vacation/10 holidays built into hourly rate/ 5 days of Administrative leave(currently used for snow, jury, bereavement) 

Retirement

•  Pre-tax 401k program including 6% company match

• 100% fully vested from eligibility date

*Eligible after 90 days of employment

Tulzi Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.