About the role
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
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Support the implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across core, distribution, access, and edge environments.
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Help implement and maintain network security controls aligned to federal security standards and Zero Trust architecture principles.
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Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routing, switching, virtual local area networks (VLANs), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), virtual private networks (VPNs), and other network services.
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Monitor network performance and availability, respond to alerts, and integrate network platforms with enterprise monitoring, logging, and security tools.
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Support network device patching, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
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Implement and maintain centralized logging and audit capabilities for network devices.
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Support incident response with network-level analysis, containment actions, and forensic data collection.
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Develop and maintain network standard operating procedures (SOPs), hardware and configuration baselines, and current network diagrams.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
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Five years of experience in network engineering or network security operations.
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Experience supporting network security controls aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks.
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Experience with network segmentation, least-privilege access controls, and 802.1X network access control.
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Experience with monitoring, vulnerability assessment, patching, and device hardening.
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Experience with network documentation, change control, and operational readiness.
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Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start.
