Network Engineer

Overview JOB TITLE: Network Engineer AGENCY SUPPORTED: Federal Client — Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program, Fort Meade, MD LOCATION: Fort Meade, MD (100% Onsite) POSITION TYPE: Full-time CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active Federal Secret clearance required prior to start CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Current, active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent) required. ITC Federal, LLC (ITC) connects technology advancements in automation and AI, customer experience, and financial services to solve government mission challenges, enabling smoother operational efficiency and bolstering national security. We leverage the latest technology innovations and proven approaches to better serve the mission and support the DHS, DOJ, and DoW workforce, customers, and programs, regardless of scale or complexity. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment. This position will be an experienced technical resource for the ongoing deployment and sustainment of a Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) solution at Fort Meade, MD. This Network Engineer role requires a strong operational background supporting network infrastructure hardware, VPN solutions, packet filtering and firewalling techniques, routing and switching, and troubleshooting. Technologies deployed within the solution include platforms such as Cisco FTD & ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba vMC, VMware vSphere, Cisco Catalyst switching platforms, and other logging, monitoring, and security solutions. Expectations of this role are to implement, maintain, and optimize network, firewall, and VPN infrastructure, perform new installations, troubleshoot complex nested VPN connectivity, and resolve network connectivity issues. The ideal candidate can support, manage, and maintain multiple network enclaves and elements, as well as design, optimize, and automate network operations. This role supports a solution that remains functional 24x7x365 and is embedded within the client's secure location, so a professional approach to troubleshooting and operational security is paramount. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide deep hands-on support for network routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN termination appliances (both site-to-site and remote access IKEv2 VPNs). Plan and perform platform-level software updates and disaster recovery operations. Perform installation of new capability integrations and configuration of network segments with a security-first approach. Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network problems, and replace defective components when necessary. Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. …