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Network Infrastructure & Operations:\nProvide Tier 3/Ops-level troubleshooting for complex LAN/WAN environments.\nManage, configure, and maintain multi-vendor environments with a primary focus on Cisco and Aruba architectures.\nEnsure high availability and optimal performance of critical network pathways.\n2. Cyber Security Hardening & Compliance:\nSTIG Management: Lead the interpretation and implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden network assets.\nVulnerability Management: Utilize Nessus/Tenable to identify risks; perform Patch Vulnerability Adjudication (PVG) to determine the validity and impact of identified threats.\nGovernment Frameworks: Manage Plan of Action and Milestones (PO&AM) documentation and support Security Control Assessor (SCA) requirements within a government-standard framework.\n3. Network Automation & Cloud:\nModernize workflows by leveraging automation tools including Ansible and SolarWinds.\nSupport cloud-integrated networking (AWS) using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.\nThe \"Cross-Discipline\" Edge (Soft Skills):\nThis role requires more than technical prowess; it requires influence. We are looking for a Cross-Team SME who excels in:\nDynamic Presentation: You must be comfortable with Public Board Presentations (Med/High frequency), possessing the \"adapt and overcome\" mindset to handle live, high-pressure inquiries.\nTechnical Translation: The ability to take a granular technical query and translate it into a strategic business or security solution for non-technical leadership.\nLow-Conflict Navigation: High ability to \"politick\" across teams with a low-friction, results-oriented approach.\nResearch & Solutioning: A self-starter attitude toward researching emerging threats and proposing architectural pivots on the fly.\nRequired Skills & Background:\nNetworking- Deep expertise in Cisco & Aruba; LAN/WAN troubleshooting in high-stakes environments.\nCyber Tools- Mastery of Nessus, Tenable, and the STIG hardening process.\nCompliance- Experience with Gov-sector workflows: PO&AM, SCA audits, and PVG.\nAutomation- Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform (AWS), and SolarWinds for monitoring/orchestration.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive security clearance (or eligibility to obtain public trust).\nRelevant certifications: CCNP/CCIE, Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP), CISSP, or CEH.\nProven history of briefing senior government or corporate leadership on security posture.\nPay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nWork Location: Remote","company":"Summittechnologies","rawCompany":"summittechnologies","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:08:02.334Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Security Engineer","description":"Overview:\nWe are seeking a high-caliber Network Engineer with a specialized Cyber Security focus to join our technical operations team. 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