CareerPlan

Network Engineer (SME)

USAFull-time$141k–$239k2026-11-08

Core

Design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall solutions and network security for government customers.

Role type

Senior Network Engineer (Firewall SME)

Builds

Enterprise network security architectures and firewall policies

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, and Security

Required skills

Firewall technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper), Network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI), Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google), Systems engineering, Network design

Preferred skills

Industry certifications (CCNA Security, CCNP Security, PCNSE), Hybrid networking

Technologies

AWS, Azure, Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, Oracle, TCP/IP

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper devices; Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules; Monitor network traffic for security threats and address vulnerabilities; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security standards with business objectives; Translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.