Senior Network Engineer

NetImpact Strategies is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and maintain the agencys enterprise network infrastructure. You will oversee deployment configuration and support of Cisco routers switches Palo Alto firewalls and cloud networking systems to ensure optimal performance security and this key role you will mentor junior staff lead high-impact network initiatives and deliver innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the installation configuration and maintenance of Cisco network devices including routers switches and firewalls.
• Manage and support Palo Alto firewalls and cloud network environments to ensure secure stable and optimized operations.
• Monitor and optimize network performance ensuring efficient resource utilization and minimal downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues including connectivity performance and security problems.
• Ensure network security compliance by applying patches updates and security configurations across all network devices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate network solutions with enterprise systems and support organizational initiatives.
• Provide guidance mentorship and technical leadership to junior network administrators and IT staff.
• Deliver architect-level network infrastructure services including secure baseline configurations network implementation planning and service deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field
• CCIE certification or at least 10 years of experience in LAN/WAN wireless VoIP data center SDN administration engineering and architecture
• Proven expertise with Cisco routers switches firewalls and network protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF VLANs)
• Experience managing Palo Alto firewall configurations and security policies
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex network security connectivity and performance issues
• Strong documentation and analytical skills with ability to architect and implement enterprise solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS Azure) and hybrid architecture
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds Cisco DNA Center)
• Certifications such as CCNP or cloudrelated network certifications
• Proven history of mentoring staff and leading complex network initiatives

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first we offer comprehensive medical dental & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team

• Invest in your future 401(k) Plan Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required

• Work hard play hard we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year and observeten (10) federal holidays

• Pawsitively pawesome Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families too!)

• Invest in your education Tuition reimbursement internal training programs & company-sponsored industry certifications!

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019 20 & 2024!

• Have fun and celebrate and give back Team building activities community volunteering quarterly HQ days wellness events happy hours family fun events and more!

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful transformative and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive tailored solutions that are both mindful of the clients culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpacts core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting Process Automation Cloud DevSecOps Data and Analytics and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpacts policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individuals disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability as defined in the ADA or applicable law who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpacts online employment application please contact.