Network Engineer

Description

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer III to work on-site at Scott AFB. The selected candidate shall provide network analysis, design, implementation, and troubleshooting services to engineer, evaluate, and recommend secure network solutions that meet mission requirements and optimize network/system performance.This position supports secure, multi-transport hub-and-spoke architectures in direct support of deployable aviation platforms and ground network environments.A Secret clearance is required to be considered for the position. Responsibilities:Responsible for the design, implementation, testing, operations, and maintenance of secure enterprise and deployable network architectures.Specific responsibilities include:Engineer and maintain Cisco IOS-XE routing platforms in complex hub-and-spoke environmentsImplement and troubleshoot IKEv2/IPSEC (FlexVPN) secure overlay architecturesDesign and support Front-Door VRF (FVRF) architectures for multi-transport WAN environmentsConfigure and validate BGP peering, route filtering (prefix-lists/route-maps), and community-based policy controlSupport integration and troubleshooting with Type I encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE KG-175 series)Analyze and resolve Security Association (SA) establishment and encrypted traffic flow issuesValidate traffic symmetry and PACE-based failover behavior across multiple transport pathsBuild and replicate production scenarios in lab environments (GNS3, CML, virtual routers) prior to deploymentDevelop and execute structured test plans for new integrations, enhancements, and issue reproductionProvide advanced troubleshooting across routing, encryption, transport, and policy layersProduce clear, structured technical documentation and network diagramsCollaborate across engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to support secure communications environmentsQualificationsEquipment / Tool Familiarity:Cisco IOS-XE routers and switchesPalo Alto firewallsGeneral Dynamics TACLANE KG-175 series (Type I encryption devices)BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocolsIPSEC / IKEv2 / FlexVPN architecturesMulti-transport WAN architectures (commercial SATCOM familiarity preferred)Network monitoring and logging platforms (Splunk, SolarWinds)VMware virtualized environmentsCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Spectracom SecureSync (NTP servers)Cisco voice technologies (CUCM, CUBE, CME) - familiarity preferred Technical Skills:Strong understanding of hub-and-spoke network design principlesExperience implementing secure encrypted overlays across diverse transport mediumsAdvanced troubleshooting of IPSEC/IKEv2 and BGP interactionsExperience implementing route filtering and policy enforcement using prefix-lists and route-mapsAbility to analyze routing asymmetry and traffic path selectionFamiliarity with multi-transport resiliency models and PACE-based routing strategiesAbility to independently design, test, validate, and implement network changesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong and ample experience documenting and diagramming network architecturesExposure to network automation frameworks (Python, Ansible, structured configuration templates) – strongly preferred Education:BA/BS + 7 years of experience Certifications:CCNP Required (CCNP needed for the Lead, CCNA is fine for the Sr position)Must meet 8140 IAT II certificationDesired:CCIE, CISSP, Palo Alto certifications, Cisco voice/security certifications

Skills

Network engineering, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, bgp, ospf, eigrp, Ccnp

Top Skills Details

Network engineering,Cisco routers,Cisco switches,bgp,ospf,eigrp,Ccnp

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Desired:CCIE, CISSP, Palo Alto certifications, Cisco voice/security certifications

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scott Air Force Base, IL.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Scott Air Force Base,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.