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Network Engineer - $150K – $200K
McLean, VAThis senior-level Network Engineer supports mission-focused IT operations by assisting the Lead System Administrator and Lead Network Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting secure network infrastructures across OSI Layers 1–3, with a strong emphasis on Cisco-based environments and intelligence community experience. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on network engineer with deep Cisco expertise and intelligence community background who can manage secure, complex network environments end-to-end—from physical infrastructure to enterprise connectivity and security.
Key Responsibilities
RCT Systems offers:
Key Responsibilities
- Support system and network administration activities
- Develop and implement IT/network plans
- Monitor and manage networks using SNMP tools
- Troubleshoot network issues using protocol analyzers
- Build and maintain networks (Layer 1–3), including TCP/IP addressing and subnetting
- Install, configure, and document cabling infrastructure
- Manage networking hardware (switches, routers, hubs, transceivers)
- Configure and manage firewalls, IP blocking, and VPNs
- Maintain network monitoring and security compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 4 years equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco networking hardware
- 7+ years of intelligence community experience as a network engineer/administrator
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Hands-on Cisco firewall experience (ASA, Firepower)
- Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
- CCNP-level networking knowledge
- Experience with SAN/Fibre Channel (Cisco MDS), virtualization (vPC, EtherChannel), and VPNs
- Familiarity with Linux, SolarWinds, JIRA, AWS/Cloud
- Ability to perform physical layer tasks (cabling, racking)
- Strong troubleshooting, project management, and documentation skills (Visio diagrams)
- Experience in mission-driven, fast-paced environments
RCT Systems offers:
- Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Immediate 401k vesting
- Generous PTO and flexible schedules
- $500.00 annual technology allowance