Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a Federal Program headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer include:

· Lead a team of network engineers and serve as the primary liaison with client counterparts

· Demonstrated expertise with NetScaler Citrix (Required)

· Perform network software upgrades on Cisco switches

· Diagnose and resolve complex network issues (Expert level)

· Participate in and support the Vulnerability Remediation process

· Maintain, update, and implement technical documentation and SOPs for network security

· Troubleshoot Cisco IPsec VPN connectivity and configurations

· Experience working with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

· Develop and maintain SolarWinds automation scripts

· Configure and manage Cisco ASA 5500 / Firepower firewalls

· Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama management

· Analyze PCAP files using Wireshark for traffic analysis

· In-depth understanding of LAN, WAN, wireless, and other network technologies

· Familiarity with Change Management processes

· Handle TLS certificate renewals and installations

· Utilize tools such as Riverbed, Splunk, and others for advanced troubleshooting

Qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer include:

· 7+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco ASA Firewall 5500 and Cisco Firepower, as well as NetScaler Citrix.

· Proficient in performing Cisco switch network software upgrades.

· Expert-level ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.

· Strong skills in updating technical documentation and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for network security (required).

· Willingness to work onsite during after-hours and weekend maintenance windows

· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Network Security Groups (NSGs)

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Compensation for the Senior Network Engineer includes:

· Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 depending on experience

· Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords:

Cisco ASA, Firepower, NetScaler, Citrix, Cisco switches, network software upgrades, network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, RCA, network documentation, SOP implementation, network security, Cisco IPsec VPN, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds, automation scripts, Palo Alto, Panorama, Azure, NSG, Wireshark, PCAP analysis, LAN, WAN, wireless networks, change management, TLS certificates, Riverbed, Splunk, vulnerability remediation, patch management, performance tuning, network compliance, hybrid environment, Azure networking, system administration, VPN, PKI, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, application hosting, network operations, network infrastructure, firewall configuration, 24x7 support, on-call support, maintenance windows, incident response, technical leadership, team management, client communication, documentation updates, network planning, network performance, cybersecurity, security clearance, government clearance, technical support, infrastructure planning, Citrix Gateway, IP networking, network protocols, network monitoring

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