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The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Infrastructure, Information Security, End User Services, Application/Data Services, vendors, and service providers. This role emphasizes operational discipline, secure network design, structured change management, and reliable service delivery within a government environment. Key Responsibilities: Network Infrastructure Administration dminister enterprise routing and switching infrastructureConfigure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access environmentsSupport hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple locationsMaintain network availability, resiliency, and performance Firewall & Secure Connectivity Management dminister firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote connectivityImplement and maintain network segmentation and access controlsSupport secure connectivity for cloud and hybrid environmentsCoordinate firewall rule changes and network security updates Monitoring & Troubleshooting Monitor network health, utilization, and performanceRespond to outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidentsPerform network troubleshooting across routing, switching, wireless, and VPN environmentsConduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Security & Compliance Support Support implementation of network security controls and standardsCollaborate with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation and risk reductionssist with logging, monitoring, and audit activitiesSupport secure configuration and hardening practices Change Management & Operations Execute network changes through defined change management processesValidate planned changes and maintain rollback proceduresParticipate in maintenance windows and operational planningMaintain network documentation and diagrams Vendor & Carrier Coordination Coordinate with telecommunications providers and vendorsSupport circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalationsssist with hardware lifecycle and support renewals Cross-Team Collaboration Partner with Systems Administration on infrastructure dependenciesCoordinate with End User Services regarding user-impacting network issuesSupport Application/Data teams with connectivity and performance needsCommunicate operational risks and system impacts to leadership Required QualificationsExperience administering enterprise network environmentsStrong knowledge of routing and switching conceptsExperience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote accessExperience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issuesFamiliarity with wireless networking technologiesUnderstanding of structured operational and change management processes Preferred QualificationsExperience with Cisco networking technologiesExperience with SD-WAN and hybrid network environmentsExperience in government or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with network monitoring and logging toolsKnowledge of security frameworks such as NISTRelevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsbility to manage multiple operational prioritiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsbility to work collaboratively across technical teamsFocus on reliability, security, and operational consistency Working ConditionsOffice-based environmentOccasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident responseLimited travel between office locations may be required Additional Information This position supports the agency's core network infrastructure and plays a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for agency operations. The Network Engineer operates within established governance and operational processes to support stability, resiliency, and risk reduction across the enterprise environment. 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