Network Engineer

IT Coalition

. Provide hands-on support for network routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network engineering, including hands-on support for routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, while ensuring a security-first approach. Proficient in troubleshooting, optimizing network performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support large-scale global environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Engineering ExperienceActive Federal SECRET Security ClearanceIAT Level II Cyber Security CertificationKnowledge of VLANs and Routing ProtocolsHands-on Experience with Cisco or Juniper

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Hard Skills

Network RoutersSwitchesFirewallsVPN Termination AppliancesVLANsBGPEIGRPOSPFPacket AnalysisNetwork Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

CiscoJuniperPalo AltoAnsibleTerraformPythonBashPowerShellSIEM ToolsObservability Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level II Cyber Security CertificationSecurity+CySA+

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale Global EnvironmentsCommercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)Network SecurityDisaster Recovery OperationsNetwork Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on support for network routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances
Plan and perform platform-level software updates and disaster recovery operations
Install new capability integrations and configure network segments with a security-first approach
Perform testing and documentation to report system status and support operations
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network problems
Replace defective components when necessary
Monitor network performance and determine required adjustments and future changes
Collaborate with software, test, server engineering, and operations teams
Provide 24x7 on-call Tier 3 escalation support for network, network security, VPN, and infrastructure outages
Implement, maintain, and optimize network, firewall, and VPN infrastructure
Perform new installations and troubleshoot complex nested VPN connectivity
Support, manage, and maintain multiple network enclaves and elements
Design, optimize, and automate network operations
Perform other duties in support of the customer's mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of network engineering experience supporting large-scale global environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent years of related technical experience
Active Federal SECRET Security Clearance required prior to start
Current, active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent)
Knowledge of VLANs, access control, trunking, static/dynamic routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IKEv2 IPsec VPNs, PKI, DNS, SNMP, packet filtering, and packet analysis tools
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Current, active professional networking/security certifications are desired
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto IPS platforms and capabilities is desired
Knowledge of Ansible, Terraform, Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting is desired
Experience supporting enterprise SIEM and observability tooling is desired
Experience in Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) environments is desired
Prior lead or management experience preferred
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding compensation and benefits plan
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions