Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview VTG is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting, with a focus on ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the organization's network environment. What will you do? * Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN network infrastructure * Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers * Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve issues proactively * Troubleshoot network outages and performance bottlenecks across multiple environments * Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls * Support network upgrades, patches, and infrastructure improvements * Collaborate with systems, cloud, and security teams to support business and technical requirements * Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures * Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry best practices Do you have what it takes? * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration * Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP) * Hands-on experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista) * Experience configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) * Familiarity with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN) * Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark) * Strong understanding of network security principles * Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and basic scripting (Python, Bash)