Network Engineer – Government
Private Label Staff
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Glynco • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudPythonSwitching
About the role
- Architect, design, and deploy Aruba-based network solutions that meet customer requirements for scalability, resilience, and security, leveraging technologies such as Aruba CX switches, Aruba Central, and ClearPass
- Provide maintenance and operational support for complex network environments, including proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Ensure network implementations meet federal security standards such as FISMA and NIST 800-53, supporting Zero Trust principles and secure access controls
- Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, baselines, change management records, and performance reports
- Work closely with customers, project teams, and OEM partners to deliver mission-aligned network solutions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Utilize network automation tools such as NetEdit, Ansible, or Python to streamline configuration management and enhance operational efficiency
- Continuously assess network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to ensure reliability and efficiency
- Stay informed on emerging networking technologies, best practices, and modernization strategies to support continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA) required
- Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA) preferred
- Advanced certifications such as Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) or Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP) are a plus
- 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience, including 3+ years supporting federal or other high-security environments
- Proven expertise with Aruba CX Series switches, Aruba Central, and ClearPass Policy Manager
- Strong knowledge of network segmentation, VLANs, VRFs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and network access control
- Experience with network management and monitoring tools such as AirWave, NetEdit, or SolarWinds
- Familiarity with virtualized and cloud-integrated environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
- Adaptability and problem-solving mindset
- Willingness to travel up to 25% within the continental U.S.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Active clearance preferred
- Ability to work in an office environment with prolonged periods at a computer
- Must be able to lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly.
Benefits
- career growth opportunities
- competitive benefits
- focus on work/life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
network engineeringnetwork segmentationVLANsVRFsrouting protocolsOSPFBGPEIGRPnetwork access controlnetwork automation
Soft skills
troubleshootinganalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workcollaborative workadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA)Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA)Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP)Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP)