Secret cleared Network Engineer

Our client, a large government systems integrator located in Hampton, VA, is looking to hire an onsite Secret cleared Network Support Engineer for a 12-month contract. The consultant will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting coalition information sharing and mission-critical operations.
The consultant's responsibilities include network engineering, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, multicast, data center networking, and supporting Cisco, Juniper, F5, and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) technologies.
Required Skills:

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• An active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred),
• CCNA certification
• Knowledge and experience supporting COMSEC accounts
• Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware
• Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and NXOS software and hardware
• Knowledge and experience with Firepower Managemet Center and Firepower Threat Defense
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience in fast-paced DoD environments.
• Occasional short-term travel within the AFRICOM AOR may be required.

ClearBridge Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages.
The expected hourly rate range for this role is: $45 - $50 per hour
The posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.