Network Engineer SME at Soft Tech Consulting

• Job Location Northern Virginia, VA
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED MINIMUM INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE WITH UPGRADE TO TOP SECRET ONSITE - Franconia/Springfield, VA area Salary is dependent upon the candidates skills, experience, certifications and education as it pertains to this specific position Salary Range: 135-150k High end of the salary range is considered for those who exceed Required Qualifications Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND Paid Holidays Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of Network Engineer SME for an existing government client.

The place of performance for this contract is in the Franconia/Springfield, VA area.

The Network Engineer SME will be responsible for ensuring the stable operation and efficient performance of data networks; monitoring and managing all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and encryptors; analyzing network performance across the organization’s LANs and WANs; and identifying and developing remedies for network performance bottlenecks.

The Network Engineer SME shall have a solid working knowledge of network security measures, experience with network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds.

RESPONSIBILITIES Setup and configure Juniper network devices like MX series routers, SRX firewalls and QFX switches.

Design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and VPNs.

Monitor network traffic and performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize network resources to minimize downtime.

Implement and manage security measures, such as firewalls, access controls, and intrusion prevention systems.