Job Description

Network Engineer - IT Infrastructure

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team, supporting network design, analysis, security, and troubleshooting across a statewide network. The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in network infrastructure and security and will drive efficiencies in network process and standardization. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who excels in technical documentation and team collaboration. The work shall be performed in a hybrid setting each week, Monday through Friday, Two (2) days remote at a suitable off-site location and Three (3) days on site in Maryland.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology (IT) or related field
• Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of CONUS technical experience in IT networking
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
• 10+ years of technical IT networking experience
• Recent certifications issued within the last four (4) years:
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and document computer networks and infrastructure
• Monitor network performance, ensuring security, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Implement and analyze network systems, supporting capacity growth and new integrations
• Serve as a lead engineer for implementations, providing maintenance and user support
• Manage configuration and documentation of network devices, including routers, switches, and security appliances
• Provide weekly progress and status reports

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience with Layer 2 & 3 optimization, scalable routing protocols, and SD-WAN
• Proficiency in enterprise data center and cloud networking, security services, and high-availability design
• Expertise in network security services including VPN, malware filtering, and zero-day threat protection
• Knowledge of enterprise VoIP and physical security network applications
• Ability to work independently, mentor junior team members, and communicate technical information effectively

Additional Capabilities

• Technical document creation, diagramming, and project scheduling
• Scripting knowledge for automation and troubleshooting
• This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to complex network projects, support innovation, and maintain industry’s best practices in network security and efficiency.

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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