Network Engineer (Cloud Experience) #1277766

Network Designs

Full-time - Mid Level

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About the position

NDi is seeking a Network Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining LAN/WAN network security infrastructure within a federal organization. This role involves supporting professional services from project vision to implementation, focusing on various technologies including Microsoft, Cisco, NetApp, VMWare, ZScaler, and Azure Cloud. The position requires collaboration with engineers and system administrators to ensure the security and availability of network and cloud resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAC, and secure access solutions.
• Configure and maintain security appliances, such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, ensuring optimal function and adherence to security policies.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential security threats, analyze and respond to security incidents, and conduct regular security audits.
• Manage complex hybrid cloud environments: SD-WAN, cloud firewall, on-prem firewall, network access control, wireless environments, load balancing, reverse proxies, and AWS/Azure/cloud networking.
• Develop, update, and maintain network documentation of configurations, topologies, and operational procedures.
• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network security-related issues, including participation in on-call rotation as needed.
• Write scripts to automate manual tasks and streamline operational tasks.
• Implement and support applications load balancing using F5, TM and GTM load balancing concepts, Cloud Providers, F5 Load Balancers, Akamai Know and Akamai Prolexic and VPN technologies.
• Create firewalls and update virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7 to 9 years of experience in network engineering, specifically in a federal organization.
• Experience working in a Cisco Environment with Cisco Integrated Service Engine.
• Proficient in Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless.
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Cisco network solutions.
• Experience with Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Azure Express Routes.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
• Operational knowledge of cloud environments; Network and routing protocols; Windows Server and Microsoft Entra ID; Software Defined Networking.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required; Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of wireless Ethernet technologies (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.1x) is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance.
• 401(k) retirement matching.
• Paid leave and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Professional development and education benefits.