Network Operations Lead (Cisco, Palo Alto)

TL;DR

Network Operations Lead (Cisco/Palo Alto): Overseeing enterprise network operations including routing, switching, and Zero Trust integrations with an accent on reliability, security, and scalability. Focus on managing Cisco and Palo Alto environments, executing major incident responses, and coordinating cross-domain security and cloud integrations.

Location: Washington, DC. Must have High-Risk Public Trust (T4) Clearance

Salary: Midpoint $165,000

Company

hirify.global, a subsidiary of Sikich, provides diverse professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance for public and private sectors.

What you will do

• Oversee enterprise network operations including routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and Zero Trust integrations.
• Manage network performance, incident response, configuration management, and capacity planning.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise and ensure technical standards and best practices are followed.
• Coordinate network activities across task areas and contribute to the future state roadmap.
• Lead major incident responses for Priority 1/Priority 2 outages to restore service.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, service desk, and identity teams on cross-domain issues.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering/operations experience.
• High-Risk Public Trust (T4) Clearance required.
• Expertise with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR platforms and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and Aruba wireless/ClearPass platforms.
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, PCNSE, ZCCA-IA/PA, and ITIL 4 Foundation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Networking/IT or equivalent professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy active from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with employer contributions and HSA employer contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program for birth, adoption, and foster children.
• Flexible work arrangements and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid community volunteer program (FORCE) allowing 4 hours of paid time annually.