Network Engineer

Position: Network EngineerLocation: Washington, DC - Fully Onsite 5 days a week.Availability: To Start: As soon as possibleAre you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client is looking for a Network Engineer to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunityJob Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our team, supporting a critical Department of Defense (DoD) project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering within enterprise environments, with a focus on implementing and maintaining secure and efficient network operations. This role requires hands-on expertise with VMware, firewall management, VPNs, and the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Key Responsibilities:• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network environments, ensuring secure and efficient operations.• Manage and navigate firewalls, ensuring the security and integrity of network traffic.• Implement and manage VPNs, providing secure remote access solutions.• Implement and enforce Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) within a classified enterprise system.• Support network enterprise operations within a DoD environment, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and requirements.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and project managers, to integrate network services within the DoD infrastructure.• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.• Stay updated on the latest network technologies and security best practices to continuously improve network operations.Requirements:• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.• Experience:• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer in an enterprise environment.• Proven experience working within a DoD enterprise network environment.• Expertise in implementing and maintaining VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V environments.• Experience with firewall management, VPNs, and secure network configurations.• Strong familiarity with implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on classified systems.Preferred Certifications:• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with relevant DoD experience.• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).• Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS).