Network Engineer (Data Center and Security)
Network Engineer (Data Center and Security)
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Red River Technology is actively seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team in supporting a missioncritical program for the Navy. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the success of a crucial initiative that directly enhances national operational readiness across the entire US Naval Fleet.
As Network Engineer you will bring a deep technical proficiency implementing designs and maintaining data center network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will hold a CCNP certification demonstrating advanced knowledge of routing switching and network troubleshooting.
Expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is essential with a strong ability to configure and manage authentication policies access control mechanisms and security enforcement strategies. Additionally the candidate must have a proven track record of developing and deploying network templates that streamline configuration processes enhance scalability and ensure consistency across complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement network architecture and maintain data center networks ensuring high availability security and scalability.
- Experience with ACI and IOS XE
- Develop and optimize network templates for efficient deployment and management.
- Configure manage and troubleshoot Cisco ISE for network access control and security enforcement.
- Collaborate with software and infrastructure teams to integrate networking solutions seamlessly into agile workflows.
- Analyze and resolve network performance issues ensuring reliability across critical systems.
- Implement security best practices including firewalls VPNs and segmentation strategies.
- Maintain compliance with industry standards DOD regulations and security policies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including DoD representatives to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
- Develop and improve design products processes and systems for our team to work efficiently and effectively.
- Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- CCNP certification (or equivalent experience).
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Proven experience supporting DoD Programs related to data centers and networking.
- Extensive handson experience with Cisco ISE and network access control solutions.
- Deep understanding of data center infrastructure systems networking protocols and architectures.
- Experience creating network templates to streamline deployments.
- Ability to work in agile development environments alongside crossfunctional teams.
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently without supervision.
- Cisco: Experience with routing and switching and a strong understanding of softwaredefined networking (SDN).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate network concepts for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- CCNP Security certification (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with cloudbased networking and hybrid infrastructures.
- VMware: Ability to implement vSphere hypervisor environments and integrate VMware and shared storage network environments.
- Knowledge of automation tools (i.e. Ansible) for network configuration and management.
- Experience with Zero Trust security principles.
This role requires a handson approach to network architecture performance optimization and security enhancements within enterpriselevel infrastructure in support of a unique US Navy program. If you have a passion for cuttingedge networking technologies and a commitment to excellence in data center operations we encourage you to apply.
Red River offers a competitive salary excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).
EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet
Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
