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Position Description: In this role, you will manage and optimize on-premises and cloud network environments, working closely with the Network Team to maintain and enhance the network infrastructure across physical data centers and cloud platforms. Reporting to the Manager of Networking, you will implement network solutions and support network-related technology, including routers, switches, firewalls, NAC, VPN, load balancers, monitoring tools, and core services like DNS and DHCP. Your work will ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity that supports business applications and end users across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Operations & Maintenance:
- Perform ongoing network maintenance, diagnostics, and design for 500+ nodes across multiple locations.
- Administer switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access controllers, load balancers, and DNS/DHCP.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network-related issues.
- Work with ISPs to ensure reliable Internet connectivity and performance.
Cloud Network Engineering:
- Manage and optimize cloud network architectures (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) to support business applications and services.
- Configure and maintain Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), VPNs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateways, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Leverage cloud-native monitoring solutions to ensure visibility and performance across cloud environments.
- Implement network security best practices, including firewalls, NAC (Network Access Controls), and segmentation strategies across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Support secure remote access and VPN tunnel management for staff and partners.
- Work with support staff to provide prompt resolution of staff network problems and requests.
- Collaborate with Windows, Linux, Storage, Database, and Cloud teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Provide services outside of core working hours as required.
- Stay current on networking trends, emerging cloud technologies, and security best practices.
- Pursue professional development through certifications, training, and hands-on learning.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
- Strong experience with Cisco switching, routing (OSPF, BGP), firewalls (access-lists, VPN tunnels, remote access), and wireless access.
- Hands-on AWS Cloud experience, including VPC, EC2, ALB/NLB, Transit Gateway, Routing, Security Groups/NACLs, Network Firewall, VPN, Direct Connect, CloudFormation, and IAM roles.
- F5 Load Balancing, Cisco ISE, WAF, and DNS/DHCP experience are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Site24x7, SevOne, or equivalent) and cloud-native monitoring solutions.
- Ability to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco access-layer switches.
- Ability to troubleshoot wired, wireless, VPN, cloud (AWS/GCP), and Internet connectivity.
- Solid understanding of L1–L4 network layers and logical troubleshooting techniques.
- Excellent troubleshooting, research, and interpersonal skills.
Position Type: Full-time W2 (1099 arrangements are not available for this role)
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Performance Location: Washington, D.C.
Relocation Assistance: No
Travel Required: Minimal. On-site presence required several days per week in Washington, D.C.
Salary: Dependent on Experience $140K – $160K
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
- Strong experience with Cisco switching and routing (OSPF, BGP).
- Hands-on AWS Cloud experience including VPC, EC2, and IAM roles.
- Experience with firewalls, VPN tunnels, and remote access.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools like Site24x7.
- Excellent troubleshooting, research, and interpersonal skills.
What We Do
Connect Centric leads the execution of complex, technology-enabled initiatives for scientific and professional societies, health and research institutions, foundations and grant-making organizations, and membership organizations. Through our registered delivery model, Execution as a Service®, clients define the outcome and Connect Centric designs and leads the execution. We take direct responsibility for moving the work forward—including the technical, operational, vendor, decision-making, and adoption work required to deliver the outcome. Unlike a traditional PMO, we do more than provide governance, coordination, and reporting. Unlike a staffing firm, we do not simply fill seats. Our experienced staff work inside client environments to lead workstreams, resolve dependencies, coordinate internal teams and vendors, recover stalled initiatives, and make progress visible. Our work includes strategy-to-technology alignment, prioritization and sequencing, product and capability ownership, technology, process and AI modernization, and initiative recovery. Our delivery capabilities span platforms and applications; cloud, data and analytics; integrations and APIs; AI search visibility; automation and practical AI; and change, training and adoption. Connect Centric is a woman-owned, senior-led consulting firm founded in 2009 and certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards.
Why Work With Us
Connect Centric owns outcomes instead of delivering reports or filling seats. Our team combine IQ, EQ, and TQ—strategic, emotional, and technical intelligence—to resolve dependencies, align teams and vendors, and move important work forward.
