Network Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

Network Engineer (Defense): Supporting and securing government network infrastructure with an accent on cross-domain solutions and insider threat detection. Focus on system recapitalization, capacity management, and implementing defense-in-depth security architectures.

Location: Onsite in Washington, DC. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Salary: $60,000 – $180,000 USD

Company

hirify.global provides specialized IT services and solutions to the US Federal Government, focusing on cybersecurity, cloud migration, and infrastructure support.

What you will do

• Support client network infrastructure, including routine maintenance, upgrades, and system recapitalization.
• Oversee High Speed Guard Cross Domain solutions to facilitate data transfer between classification domains.
• Identify insider threats through advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all client network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and configuration baselines.
• Design recapitalization plans to accommodate capacity growth and client requirements.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Prior experience in leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior management briefings.
• Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT service delivery management.
• Experience with Everfox High-Speed Guard Platform.
• Proficiency with Cisco and Juniper LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and ForcePoint/FirePower.
• Knowledge of User Activity Monitoring (UAM) products and platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and market data.
• Opportunity to support critical government missions across multiple federal agencies.
• Inclusive environment with a strong commitment to hiring veterans through the V3 program.
• Professional growth within a recognized Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company.