Network Engineer

Position Provides mid-level network engineering and administration support to operate, administer, secure, troubleshoot, and improve enterprise networks. Supports LAN, WAN, cloud networking, firewalls, routing, network security, capacity/performance monitoring, infrastructure changes, vulnerability remediation, and technical documentation across government locations.

** Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award**

Responsibilities:

• Operate, administer, and secure networks as the Mid-level Network Engineer assigned.
• Support the design, implementation, and management of LAN, WAN, and cloud network architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, identify root causes, and optimize network infrastructure for performance, reliability, availability, and scalability
• Plan, implement, and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, access controls, and related security technologies.
• Support network upgrades, expansions, migrations, and infrastructure changes with minimal operational impact.
• Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and health; support periodic network audits and recommend improvements.
• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewall infrastructure, including policies, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPNs, security profiles, logging, and software/OS upgrades.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols, routing tables, static and dynamic routes, and enterprise connectivity.
• Administer and troubleshoot NetApp storage infrastructure supporting network and systems operations.
• Identify network vulnerabilities and support remediation across firewalls, network devices, and NetApp infrastructure; support STIG assessments and compliance documentation.
• Maintain current network diagrams and infrastructure/security documentation and provide recommendations on architecture, security, capacity, lifecycle management, and infrastructure improvements.
• Support infrastructure including Cisco routers, switches, ISE, Palo Alto firewalls, WAN/Internet/VPN connectivity, patching, incident response, ATO/security assessment, DR/COOP activities, and audit support.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education Level: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• Clearance Requirements: Active Secret clearance 
• Certification Requirements: None required, but Cisco and/or Palo Alto networking/security certifications are strongly desired.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Demonstrated experience with enterprise LAN/WAN/cloud networking; Cisco routers/switches/ISE; Palo Alto firewalls; VPN, ACL, NAT, routing, IDS/IPS and access-control technologies; network monitoring and capacity management; vulnerability remediation; STIGs; documentation; incident response; and change/configuration management. NetApp experience.

Salary Range: $150,000 to $180,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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