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Network Engineer (Remote Opportunity)
Remote Network Engineer supporting enterprise infrastructure for a large federal healthcare program (VA). Designs and maintains routers, switches, firewalls, and F5 load balancers across hybrid on-prem/Azure environments, with Tier III troubleshooting and NIST/Zero Trust compliance. Requires 5+ years of experience and residence in the continental US.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- San Antonio, United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Network engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or related technical discipline (8 years of additional relevant experience may substitute)
- 5+ years of experience
- Hands-on experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale environments
- Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco and Juniper routers/switches
- Strong experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA) and VPN solutions
- Proficiency in load balancing including F5 LTM/GTM/DNS, persistence, SSL offload, traffic steering
- Knowledge of WAN optimization, MPLS, QoS, and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS or similar), hybrid connectivity, and software-defined networking
- Strong understanding of network security principles including Zero Trust, encryption, and segmentation
- Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for diagnosing complex network issues
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Must reside within the continental US
- Willingness to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check
Nice to have
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, or F5-CTS
- Experience supporting healthcare IT systems, EHR platforms, or large-scale federal data environments
- Familiarity with VA systems, policies, and compliance frameworks
- Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for network automation scripts and configuration templates (Python, Ansible)
- Experience with AI-driven monitoring and AIOps for anomaly detection and root cause analysis
- Experience using AI tools to analyze logs, packet captures, and traffic data
- Experience using AI tools to draft and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
- Understanding of network and security requirements for hosting and accessing AI services (secure connectivity, egress controls, segmentation)
- Familiarity with secure and responsible AI use in federal environments (agency-approved tools only, VA and federal AI guidance)
Full description
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure and networking operations for a large federal healthcare program. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and resilient network solutions that ensure high availability, performance, and scalability. This role will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to integrate on-premise and cloud environments, supporting mission-critical applications and services.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Location: Remote (with occasional travel as required)
Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Support WAN, LAN, and wireless networking solutions across hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.
- Implement and optimize network security controls, including firewall rules, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and segmentation strategies.
- Manage F5 and other load balancing platforms to ensure high availability and application delivery.
- Perform network monitoring, traffic analysis, and root cause investigations using tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with federal standards, including NIST and Zero Trust principles.
- Support network upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives, including cloud-based networking in Azure and hybrid environments.
- Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide Tier III escalation support, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and resolve incidents across enterprise environments.
- Participate in change control processes, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline. Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
- 5+ years of experience.
- Hands-on experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale environments.
- Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco and Juniper routers/switches.
- Strong experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA) and VPN solutions.
- Proficiency in load balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM/DNS, with the ability to troubleshoot persistence, SSL offload, and traffic steering.