ob Title: Network Engineer
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance or Higher
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract (Potential for Direct Hire)
Job Description:
United Global Technologies (UGT) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Engineer to join our team at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role requires an active Secret Clearance or higher and will focus on supporting a critical network infrastructure within a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco networking, including routers, switches, VPNs, and firewalls, with a strong emphasis on configuration, STIG compliance, patching, and administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cisco Networking: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and VPNs (Global Protect). Ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Firewall Management: Administer and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
- Systems Engineering: Perform systems engineering tasks constituting 10-20% of the job, including server and network administration, patch management, and system updates.
- STIG Compliance: Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure systems meet required security standards.
- Windows & Linux Support: Provide support for Windows systems and, where applicable, Linux environments.
- Security & Compliance: Maintain a strong focus on security, utilizing Security+ (or equivalent) certification knowledge to ensure compliance with IAT II standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance or higher.
- Networking Expertise: Proven experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, VPNs, and firewalls (Palo Alto).
- Certifications:
- Security Certification: Security+ (or equivalent) such as GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, or CCNA Security.
- Cisco Certification: CCNA or CCNP certification is mandatory.
- Systems Experience: Familiarity with Windows systems is required; experience with Linux is a plus.
- Security Focus: Strong understanding of security principles, including patching, STIG compliance, and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Linux systems.
- Advanced Cisco certifications or specializations.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity for career advancement with the potential for direct hire.
- Work in a dynamic and challenging environment at a prestigious location.