Network Engineer (Cisco/Azure)

TL;DR

Network Engineer (Cisco/Azure): Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises data centers, Azure, and hybrid environments with an accent on Cisco routing and switching, cloud networking, security, and virtualization. Focus on troubleshooting complex connectivity issues, executing migration strategies, configuring high-availability systems, and supporting federal IT compliance.

Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC, with onsite work at least 3 days per week. Limited travel of less than 5% and rotating off-hours responsibilities are required.

Salary: $165,000–$174,000–$183,000 per year.

Company

Professional services provider delivering consulting, technology, and compliance solutions to public- and private-sector clients.

What you will do

• Design, configure, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network, connectivity, infrastructure, and break/fix incidents while conducting root cause analysis.
• Support cloud migration strategies, virtualization, application hosting, load balancing, and high-availability network designs.
• Manage Cisco routing and switching, Cisco ACI, firewalls, VPNs, Cisco UC, Microsoft Teams VoIP, and related network security controls.
• Develop architecture diagrams, operational procedures, security documentation, and management reports.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams, present solutions, and transfer knowledge through training and mentoring.

Requirements

• United States citizenship and an active Public Trust or higher clearance are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology, or equivalent experience.
• CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Data Center Routing and Switching certification, plus CompTIA Security+.
• 7+ years of network infrastructure experience in complex, multi-vendor environments, including enterprise and campus networking.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data center virtualization, application load balancing, application hosting, or acceleration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, OpenStack, VMware, SD-WAN, SDN, Cisco technologies, firewalls, IPsec and SSL VPNs, NSX, Zscaler, ITIL, and federal regulatory compliance.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAFe Agile, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience with system hardening, including STIGs and SRGs.
• Experience supporting Cisco UC and Microsoft Teams VoIP environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements within the role’s hybrid schedule.
• Flexible Time Off available from the first day, plus paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and pet insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer contributions, HSA contributions, tuition reimbursement, and parental bonding leave.
• Wellness programs, referral bonuses, and paid community volunteering time.