Network Engineer - SME

Network Engineer - SME at Cherokee Federal provides expert leadership in designing, implementing, and securing complex enterprise networks for federal missions. The role focuses on advanced firewall engineering using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper, translating customer requirements into resilient solutions, monitoring for threats, and integrating on-premise and cloud networks while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall rules and network security policies
• Monitor network traffic, identify threats, and remediate vulnerabilities
• Translate customer and mission requirements into secure enterprise network solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security with organizational objectives
• Extend and integrate on-premise networks with major cloud service providers
• Document network architectures, configurations, and changes for operational continuity
• Stay current on network security best practices and emerging firewall technologies

Required Skills

• Palo Alto firewalls
• Cisco firewalls/FTDJuniper network devices
• Firewall policy configuration
• TCP/IP and OSI model
• Network security monitoring
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Panorama firewall management
• Enterprise network design
• Troubleshooting complex networks