Network Engineer Route-Switch

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in network security or network engineering roles with a focus on Zero Trust network security software defined networks
• Experience in designing implementing and managing networks including LAN/WAN
• Knowledge of zero trust network security best practices including firewalls and macro/micro-segmentation
• Deep understanding of routing & switching multicast and QoS
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of common security threats and protections to network cloud and endpoint resources
• Knowledge and experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEM
• Knowledge and experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS Azure and/or GCP
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Detail oriented

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Current TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• CCNP preferred
• Experience with network security technologies (Palo Alto Cisco Juniper etc.)
• Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practices
• Extensive experience in the design configuration troubleshooting and administration of highly distributed and segmented networks and network security technologies
• Expertise with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP OSPF STP ARP VLANs Trunking LACP VPCs ICMP LDAP RADIUS DNS DHCP HTTP TLS SMTP SSH SCP
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Implementation and administration experience with application centric network technologies (load balancers WAF/WAAP)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800 series
• Additional certifications related to Security and Router/Switch are a plus

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locations: Washington DC

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $160000.00 to $180000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including shift location experience skill set performance licensure and certification and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation such as bonuses or commissions that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So when it comes to our benefits package WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing:Health Dental and Vision Care Onsite Health Centers Employee Assistance Program Wellness program
• Financial Benefits:Competitive pay Profit Sharing 401k Plan with Company Matching Life and Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off:PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year) Parental Leave Military Leave Bereavement
• Additional Perks:Nursing Mothers Benefits Voluntary Legal Pet Insurance Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills performance and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation collaboration and respect for all team members ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting please email.

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This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an activeTS/SCISecurity Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship 1099 status or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT

At World Wide Technology we work together to make a new world important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990 WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center a collaborative ecosystem of the worlds most advanced hardware and software solutions WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world WWTs culture built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

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What is the Government Services Team and why join

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative operationally ready and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems.

Location: Washington DC (fully on-site)

What will you be doing

WWT is looking for a Network Engineer to support the deployment operation and sustainment of the cybersecurity platforms within a secure Department of Defense (DoW) environment. This role focuses on platform operations automation threat intelligence integration and support of cyber defense analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the design implementing and maintaining a high distributed network aligning to zero trust principles
• Contributing to the designing and implementing SD-WAN based network architecture spanning dozens of sites at a global scale
• Configuring installing and managing network hardware (routers switches firewalls) and software
• Planning executing and documenting network upgrades expansions and optimizations
• Designing and establishing protocol compatibility standards
• Serve as a subject matter expert in zero trust network architecture
• Maintaining comprehensive network documentation including architecture diagrams rack elevations SOPs and configuration logs
• Diagnosing and resolving complex network issues including those related to performance security and connectivity
• Analyzing network traffic to ensure successful system operations
• Developing and implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure network resilience
• Supervising and mentoring junior network engineers
• Working with other IT teams (e.g. systems administrators security specialists application engineers) to ensure network integration and interoperability
• Working with vendors to select purchase and implement network equipment
• Ensuring that the network meets relevant industry standards DoD regulations and DoD ZT requirements as defined in the DoD ZT Execution Roadmap