Cisco Network Engineer
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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