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The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient enterprise network solutions that ensure high availability, performance, and scalability. This role will support WAN, LAN, wireless, and cloud networking environments while collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to maintain mission-critical applications and services.\nThe candidate must reside within the continental US.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.\nSupport WAN, LAN, and wireless networking solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.\nImplement and optimize network security controls, including firewall rules, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation.\nManage F5 and other load-balancing platforms to ensure application availability, performance, and reliable traffic delivery.\nMonitor network performance, analyze traffic, and conduct root cause investigations using tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.\nCollaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with federal security standards, including NIST and Zero Trust principles.\nSupport network upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives, including Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud networking.\nProvide Tier III escalation support, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and resolve complex network incidents across enterprise environments.\nParticipate in change control processes, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.\nDevelop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.\nMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.\nPerform additional duties as needed to support project objectives and organizational innovation initiatives.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.\n5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale environments.\nHands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco and Juniper routers and switches.\nStrong experience with enterprise firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Check Point, or Cisco ASA, and VPN solutions.\nProficiency with load-balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM/DNS, and troubleshooting persistence, SSL offloading, and traffic steering.\nKnowledge of WAN optimization, MPLS, QoS, and advanced routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.\nFamiliarity with cloud networking across Azure and AWS, hybrid connectivity, and software-defined networking.\nStrong understanding of network security principles, including Zero Trust, encryption, and network segmentation.\nExperience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\nAdditional Qualifications:\nExperience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal government organizations.\nFamiliarity with VA systems, policies, and compliance frameworks.\nExperience supporting healthcare IT systems, EHR platforms, or large-scale federal data environments.\nExperience using AI-assisted tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to develop and maintain network automation scripts and configuration templates using Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.\nExperience reviewing and validating AI-generated network configurations in lab or test environments before deployment.\nFamiliarity with AI-driven monitoring and AIOps capabilities to detect anomalies, correlate events, and accelerate root cause analysis.\nExperience using AI tools to analyze network logs, packet captures, and traffic data during troubleshooting, with technical findings independently validated before implementation.\nExperience using AI tools to develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.\nKnowledge of secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including agency-approved tools and applicable VA and federal guidance for protecting network configurations, credentials, and sensitive information.\nRelevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, or F5-CTS.\nBenefits:\nMedical/Dental/Vision\n401k with Employer Match\nPTO + Federal Holidays\nCorporate Laptop\nTraining Opportunities\nRemote Opportunity\nNote: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.\nMind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. 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