Sr Network Engineer

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Greetings from DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC!

We reaching out about an exciting Direct client opportunity with one of our clients. Please review the requirements and let me know if you are interested in this position?

Direct client Req:: Need Sr Network Engineer ,Onsite, VA

PLEASE SEND THE RESUMES TO SKUMAR AT DIASOFTWARESOLUTIONS DOT COM !

Job Description:

Position Overview
a Network Engineer to support and maintain a secure, stable, and high-performing enterprise network environment. This role is responsible for administering and troubleshooting core networking infrastructure across multiple office locations, data centers, and remote access environments. The Network Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and network resiliency. The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Infrastructure, Information Security, End User Services, Application/Data Services, vendors, and service providers. This role emphasizes operational discipline, secure network design, structured change management, and reliable service delivery within a government environment.
Key Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure Administration

• Administer enterprise routing and switching infrastructure
• Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access environments
• Support hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple locations
• Maintain network availability, resiliency, and performance

Firewall & Secure Connectivity Management

• Administer firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote connectivity
• Implement and maintain network segmentation and access controls
• Support secure connectivity for cloud and hybrid environments
• Coordinate firewall rule changes and network security updates

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor network health, utilization, and performance
• Respond to outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidents
• Perform network troubleshooting across routing, switching, wireless, and VPN environments
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Security & Compliance Support

• Support implementation of network security controls and standards
• Collaborate with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation and risk reduction
• Assist with logging, monitoring, and audit activities
• Support secure configuration and hardening practices

Change Management & Operations

• Execute network changes through defined change management processes
• Validate planned changes and maintain rollback procedures
• Participate in maintenance windows and operational planning
• Maintain network documentation and diagrams

Vendor & Carrier Coordination

• Coordinate with telecommunications providers and vendors
• Support circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalations
• Assist with hardware lifecycle and support renewals

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with Systems Administration on infrastructure dependencies
• Coordinate with End User Services regarding user-impacting network issues
• Support Application/Data teams with connectivity and performance needs
• Communicate operational risks and system impacts to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Experience administering enterprise network environments
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching concepts
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues
• Familiarity with wireless networking technologies
• Understanding of structured operational and change management processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco networking technologies
• Experience with SD-WAN and hybrid network environments
• Experience in government or regulated environments
• Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams
• Focus on reliability, security, and operational consistency

Working Conditions

• Office-based environment
• Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident response
• Limited travel between office locations may be required

Additional Information
This position supports the agency s core network infrastructure and plays a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for agency operations. The Network Engineer operates within established governance and operational processes to support stability, resiliency, and risk reduction across the enterprise environment.

Fill the above skills in the below box and have consultant to complete

SKILLS MATRIX

Skill

Required

Amount of Experience

Experience

Routing and switching

Required

5 years

TCP/IP networking

Required

5 years

VLAN configuration

Required

3 years

VPN administration

Required

3 years

Firewall administration

Required

4 years

Wireless networking administration

Required

3 years

Network troubleshooting

Required

5 years

LAN/WAN support

Required

4 years

SD-WAN support

Required

2 years

Network monitoring tools

Required

3 years

DNS fundamentals

Required

3 years

Network performance analysis

Required

3 years

Cisco networking technologies

Required

4 years

Remote access technologies

Required

3 years

Circuit troubleshooting

Required

3 years

Carrier/vendor coordination

Required

2 years

Network resiliency concepts

Required

2 years

High availability concepts

Required

2 years

Network documentation/diagramming

Required

2 years

Network segmentation

Required

2 years

Firewall rule management

Required

3 years

Secure remote connectivity

Required

3 years

Access control concepts

Required

2 years

Vulnerability remediation support

Required

2 years

Security incident support

Required

1 years

Change management execution

Required

2 years

Maintenance window coordination

Required

2 years

Incident response participation

Required

2 years

Root cause analysis

Required

2 years

Structured troubleshooting methodology

Required

4 years

Communication and collaboration

Required

3 years

Operational discipline

Required

3 years

Independent work capability

Required

3 years

Prioritization under pressure

Required

3 years

BGP

Desired

2 years

Dynamic routing protocols

Desired

3 years

Advanced firewall administration

Desired

3 years

Cisco ASA or NGFW experience

Desired

2 years

SD-WAN design/optimization

Desired

2 years

QoS configuration

Desired

2 years

Azure networking

Desired

1 years

Hybrid cloud networking

Desired

1 years

Zero Trust networking concepts

Desired

1 years

SIEM/network logging integration

Desired

1 years

IDS/IPS familiarity

Desired

1 years

Government IT experience

Desired

2 years

Multi-site enterprise experience

Desired

3 years

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