CLEARED Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Cleared Network Engineer
Location: Lorton, VA (On-site, 5 days/week)
Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Salary Range: $165K - $185K
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Experience: 7 Years
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, manage, and optimize LAN/WAN infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Azure networking. This role involves handling Tier 3 escalations, ensuring network performance and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in network protocols, security technologies, and cloud networking, with strong problem-solving skills and experience in high-security environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Azure networking components.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and resolve escalations efficiently.
• Monitor network performance and proactively address potential issues.
• Develop and implement network security policies and best practices, particularly within Azure environments.
• Conduct network performance analysis and capacity planning.
• Provide training to junior engineers on networking concepts and troubleshooting.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including Azure configurations.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN designs, configurations, and Azure networking.
• Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, VPN, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control) within Azure.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Familiarity with network hardware/software (Cisco, Juniper, load balancers) and Azure networking components (VNETs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute).
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required per government contract.

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