Senior Network Engineer

Markon is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, Virginia. This position will develop, engineer, and deploy technical solutions within a dedicated mission network while providing technical leadership across functional areas to deliver secure, mission-focused capabilities. The Network Engineer will work alongside network and systems engineers to design and sustain complex network architectures addressing collaboration, connectivity, and data-protection challenges.

 

• →An active TS/SCI with a FSP (preferrably from this client) is required to be considered.
• →Bachelor’s degree related to the technical discipline and at least 11 years of relevant experience; OR
  • →Associate’s degree and at least 13 years of relevant experience; OR
  • →No degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience.
• →Recent hands-on experience, within the last 3 years, with Cisco Data Center, WAN, LAN, and Client Access technologies, including technologies such as MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, and EIGRP.
• →Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) networks.
• →Recent hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS, customer-specific transport networks, and firewall/VPN technologies including FTD and ASA.
• →Hands-on experience implementing Sponsor IT and cybersecurity best practices, collaboration/ticketing tools, and high-availability technologies.
• →Recent experience, within the last 3 years, providing technical leadership to network engineering teams, with the ability to mentor and transfer technical knowledge to others.
• →Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to operate independently and within collaborative technical teams.
• →Willingness and ability to travel on an infrequent, as-needed basis, primarily CONUS.

• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco ASA firewalls using Firepower Management.
• Recent hands-on experience with network and application load balancers.
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, or integrating with Nutanix hypervisor platforms.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
• Experience with SIEM, network monitoring, and security analytics technologies such as Splunk, PCAP, NetFlow, or SolarWinds.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies, assess their impact on enterprise systems, and incorporate appropriate technologies into technical plans.

USD $170,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays