Mid or Senior Level Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Mid or Senior Level Network Engineer
Location: Lorton VA
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $77.75 - $120.00/hr. (Depending on years of experience)
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Active TS with SCI eligibility
Overview
This is a senior-level network engineering role supporting a mission-critical government environment. The position focuses on network infrastructure management, network security, cross-domain solutions, and modernization efforts, while serving as the primary technical expert for enterprise networking operations.
Responsibilities

• Support the ITP network infrastructure, perform routine maintenance activities, and provide guidance on upgrades and system recapitalization.
• Oversee High Speed Guard Cross Domain solution supporting data transfer between multiple classification domains.
• Support all documentation to effectively capture the configuration baseline.
• Design and support system recapitalization plans to accommodate capacity growth and changes as directed by the customer.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all ITP network infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• Experience deploying and managing LAN and WAN Switches and Firewalls, including Cisco 2900, 4500, 9300, 9400, 6800, Nexus 9000, and Cisco Firepower, ASA.
• Strong knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network security architecture, and common security elements.
• Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment.
• Experience with incident lifecycle management, incident response, and mitigation strategies.
• Network management experience with Solarwinds, WhatsUP Gold, NetQoS, NetBrain; familiar with VMWARE, Linux, Microsoft Server, and Active Directory.
• Ability to build firewall policies and optimize rules for threat prevention.
• Support for ATO reviews and audits.
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI clearance.
• Education: BS degree; preferred Master's in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.