Motion Recruitment

CLEARED Senior Network Engineer

Nokesville, VA, US

$165k
22 days ago
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Summary

Job Title: Cleared Network Engineer

Location: Lorton, VA (On-site, 5 days/week)

Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Salary Range: $165K - $165K

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Experience: 7+ Years

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, manage, and optimize LAN/WAN infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Azure networking. This role involves handling Tier 3 escalations, ensuring network performance and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in network protocols, security technologies, and cloud networking, with strong problem-solving skills and experience in high-security environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Azure networking components.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and resolve escalations efficiently.
  • Monitor network performance and proactively address potential issues.
  • Develop and implement network security policies and best practices, particularly within Azure environments.
  • Conduct network performance analysis and capacity planning.
  • Provide training to junior engineers on networking concepts and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including Azure configurations.

Required Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of network engineering experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN designs, configurations, and Azure networking.
  • Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, VPN, BGP, OSPF).
  • Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control) within Azure.
  • Proficiency in network monitoring tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
  • Familiarity with network hardware/software (Cisco, Juniper, load balancers) and Azure networking components (VNETs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute).
  • DoD 8570 IAT II certification required.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required per government contract.

Posted By: Virginia Guenno

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