| Location | Herndon, VA |
| Salary | $110,000–$125,000 Per Year |
Network & Security Engineer (Herndon, VA)
Information Systems
Network Administrator
$ 100000 / Year
location_onHerndon, Alabama
acutePermanent
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We are seeking a hands-on Network & Security Engineer to join our client's team in Herndon, VA. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving real-world technical problems, troubleshooting live environments, working through support tickets, and keeping critical infrastructure operating at peak performance.
Location: Onsite 5 days per week in Herndon VA
Salary: $110,000-125,000, may be negotiable based on education, experience geo location and other factors
You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the company''s network, security, server, and end-user technology environments. This is an operational role focused on execution, support, and infrastructure reliability rather than architecture or design reviews.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network and security infrastructure, including routing, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless networks.
Support and administer Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, wireless controllers, and related infrastructure.
Work with a broad range of Cisco products, including Cisco ASRs, Cisco Wireless Controllers, and other enterprise networking platforms.
Diagnose and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
Manage and prioritize support tickets while delivering timely issue resolution.
Perform physical commissioning, deployment, decommissioning, and relocation of network equipment and servers.
Provide general IT support for end users, including hardware, software, connectivity, and system troubleshooting.
Assist with conference room technology and Audio/Visual equipment troubleshooting.
Support day-to-day office technology operations and general IT-related tasks.
Document configurations, procedures, and support activities.
Required Qualifications
CCNP certification with 1-2 years of professional networking experience, or
5-6 years of hands-on network engineering experience in lieu of certification.
Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, VPN, firewall, and wireless technologies.
Experience supporting enterprise Cisco networking environments.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Willingness to perform hands-on physical work involving network and server equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience troubleshooting Audio/Visual systems.
Crestron experience is a plus.
Experience working in mixed infrastructure environments supporting both network operations and end-user IT needs.
Familiarity with server hardware installation, maintenance, and decommissioning activities.
Pay Details: $100,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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