Systems Engineer (Network)

Location: Dahlgren, VA, United States. Onsite role in a secure government environment; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Company

hirify.global delivers technology solutions and support services to government and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Design and implement LAN/WAN solutions for corporate and government environments.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and related network devices.
• Design and support TCP/IP networks, including addressing, routing, and protocol optimization.
• Plan and implement VoIP, firewall, and network security solutions.
• Design and oversee fiber-optic cabling, cable plant layouts, and physical infrastructure installations.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform capacity planning, improve architectures, and maintain operational documentation.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience designing and implementing LAN/WAN environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VoIP, firewalls, fiber optics, and cable plant design.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II designation is required at the time of hire.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a T5 investigation/clearance; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal network environments.
• Knowledge of network security best practices, accreditation processes, and compliance frameworks.
• CCNA, CCNP, Juniper, CompTIA Security+, or higher certifications.
• Experience with network monitoring, performance optimization, and change management.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with cross-functional teams supporting secure government and commercial environments.
• Operate in a fast-paced setting with opportunities for independent and collaborative work.
• Contribute to secure communications, operational performance, and compliance.