Network Engineer

Network Engineer | Riverdale, MD, United States | Hybrid | $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 We're hiring on behalf of a leading technology solutions provider known for its innovation and commitment to national security. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on transforming critical IT infrastructure for a major government agency, working on a high-impact mission. The Role • Plan and design secure network solutions for consolidating enterprise connectivity services. • Collaborate with stakeholders to discover legacy environments and assess current capabilities. • Design secure wide area connectivity solutions, including underlay and overlay networks. • Develop secure access solutions utilizing wired and wireless technologies. • Integrate capacity planning and scaling of network and security stack environments. • Identify network optimization strategies to meet capacity and performance standards. What You'll Need • Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience). • Active DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret. • Active DoD IAT Level II (e.g., Security+) certification. • Experience documenting network designs using tools like Visio. • Proven experience with network troubleshooting and performing site surveys. • Broad exposure to LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, Proxies, Routing, and Firewalls. • Experience with at least two vendor network technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto). What's On Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Opportunity to work on a critical and high-impact government mission. • Professional growth and development within a leading technology organization. • Collaborative and innovative work environment. Apply via Haystack today!