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Network Engineer

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IT - Hardware
Oak Ridge, TN (On-Site/Office)

Job Details

  • Serve in a dual-capacity role that balances high-level network design and architecture responsibilities with day-to-day operational support and device configuration across enterprise environments.
  • Administer and maintain a multi-site enterprise network, including the configuration and lifecycle management of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and load balancing technologies.
  • Develop scalable and resilient network architectures that support high availability, fault tolerance, and future growth, with an emphasis on alignment with DOE enterprise IT strategy and security policies.
  • Engineer and support complex routing strategies involving protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP; ensure optimal route redistribution, convergence, and path selection across hybrid connectivity models including DMVPN and MPLS.
  • Firewall and Security Integration: Implement and manage next-generation firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto), including high availability configuration, SSL decryption, policy optimization, IDS/IPS system configurations, and integration with cloud and on-premises security architectures.
  • Design, deploy, and manage hybrid network topologies within Microsoft Azure, including Virtual Networks (VNets), ExpressRoute, peering, NAT Gateway, and firewall solutions to ensure secure and performant cross-premise connectivity.
  • Support the implementation and management of NAC solutions such as Cisco ISE, including potential integration with Microsoft Intune to enforce endpoint compliance and identity-based access control.
  • Lead and execute infrastructure modernization initiatives, including the planning, implementation, and validation of new networking technologies or the re-architecture of existing environments.
  • Leverage network performance tools such as Catalyst Center, SolarWinds and Azure Network Watcher to monitor availability, perform root cause analysis, and implement performance enhancements.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation including topology diagrams, configuration baselines, IP address management, and change control records to support audit readiness and operational continuity.
  • Partner with adjacent IT disciplines-including cloud, systems, security-to deliver integrated solutions; provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior technical staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. Master's Degree preferred.
  • Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching or Enterprise). Microsoft AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions, and Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator.
  • 7+ years of experience.

Other Job Specific Skills
  • Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, DNS, DHCP.
  • Cisco routing/switching with Nexus 9K, Catalyst, ISR, and C8500 series.
  • Strong Palo Alto experience including SSL decryption, HA configuration, and IPS tuning.
  • Azure networking including ExpressRoute, NSGs, virtual WAN, peering, VPNs.
  • Familiarity with Cisco ACI or willingness to rapidly train up for deployment.
  • Experience leading physical buildouts and Data Center Moves: rack layout, cable management, port planning.
  • PowerShell or Python scripting for automation and config deployment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CCIE, PCNSE, or additional Azure network/security certs.
  • Experience with Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and SD-WAN.
  • Experience in a federal or DOE environment.
  • Prior Engineering leadership in large-scale infrastructure projects to include Data Center Moves.
  • Experience implementing Azure Front Door, WAF, Private Link, or NAT Gateway.
  • Experience working for the Federal Government as an IT Contractor.

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