Cisco Network Engineer Job at Openkyber, Virginia

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  • Openkyber
  • Virginia

Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer (Top Secret/SCI Cleared)

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)

Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire

Pay Range: $65-70/hr. (negotiable based on experience)

Summary:

Verigent's client is seeking a Network Engineer to support a DoD program. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructures that comply with DoD cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of Palo Alto Networks technologies, combined with experience in mission-critical defense environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and related security infrastructure.
  • Implement and maintain secure network architectures in accordance with DoD standards.
  • Conduct network performance monitoring, capacity planning, and optimization.
  • Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Five (5) years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.
  • Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Firewalls directly and via Panorama.
  • Understanding of Palo Alto features such as App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, GlobalProtect VPN, and threat prevention.
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs).
  • Familiarity with DoD security and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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