We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a secure, standalone enterprise environment. This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing network infrastructure supporting virtualized systems, application platforms, and compliance- driven operations.

Network Engineer
Tampa, FL
TS/SCI security clearance

Roles & Responsibilities
 Design, implement, and maintain Layer 2/Layer 3 network infrastructure
 Configure and support Cisco Catalyst (9300/9500 series) and Cisco NX-
OS–based switching platforms
 Manage VLANs, trunking, segmentation, ACLs, firewall rules, and traffic
segmentation
 Maintain network topology, routing logic, and traffic flow design
 Support evaluation and future deployment of data center–optimized switching platforms for modernization initiatives
 Deploy and support 802.1X authentication using Cisco ISE and LDAP Integration
 Implement machine authentication with user fallback, dynamic VLAN
assignment, and fail-open design
 Manage TACACS+ for network device administration
 Support networking for VMware ESXi / vCenter environments, including vSwitch and distributed switch configuration
 Provision and maintain VM networking
 Troubleshoot multi-tier service flows across infrastructure layers
 Implement and maintain STIG-compliant network configurations
 Enforce port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and secure management access
 Support RMF security controls and FIPS-compliance
 Integrate network devices with SIEM (Elastic), Zabbix, or equivalent monitoring tools
 Troubleshoot network connectivity, authentication failures, and application
reachability issues
 Perform structured troubleshooting using logs, packet capture, and service
validation
 Support change control (CAB) processes
 Execute network upgrades (e.g., Cisco IOS-XE / NX-OS) with validation and rollback planning
 Maintain documentation including VLAN mappings, IP plans, and network
diagrams
 Support network components of backup and disaster recovery operations
 Validate connectivity for backup systems and storage platforms
 Assist in failover and restoration procedures
 Work with systems engineers, security teams, and application owners
 Provide network impact analysis for system architecture decisions

Required Qualifications:
 An active TS/SCI security clearance.
 Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II, (i.e. Security+ CE).
 3+ years of experience in network administration/engineering in a Cisco environment.
 Experience with Cisco switches and routers
 A solid foundation in networking including routing, switching, and security.
 Ability to work in a high-tempo operational environment where priorities change frequently.
 Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.
 Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desired Qualifications:
 Experience with hybrid connectivity between on-prem and AWS
 Familiarity with AWS VPC design, Site-to-Site VPN, Client VPN, and Direct
Connect
 Understanding of extending secure or restricted environments into cloud
architectures
 Knowledge of BGP routing concepts, including route advertisement, path
selection, redundancy, and failover
 Experience with BGP in hybrid cloud or enterprise routing environments
 Ability to troubleshoot routing issues such as asymmetric paths and route filtering
 Experience with Cisco NX-OS platforms (e.g., Nexus series)
 Familiarity with data center technologies such as:
o vPC (Virtual Port Channel)
o Leaf-spine architectures
o High-throughput east-west traffic design
 Ability to support or lead network modernization efforts toward data
center–optimized architectures
 Experience with Terraform (AWS networking) or Ansible for network automation
 Ability to automate provisioning, validation, and compliance checks