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Maveris lists this Senior Network Engineer opportunity in mclean, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Network Engineer
Location: Washington, DC (Fully Onsite)
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Travel: 0‑20%
Position Description
Maveris is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto Networks and Cisco technologies to support the Department of State in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in firewall management, routing protocols, and enterprise networking while providing leadership in technology modernization, network security, and systems integration. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network systems, including Palo Alto Networks and Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches
Utilize the Panorama Firewall Management platform for centralized configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Provide Tier‑III firewall and network support, including advanced troubleshooting of complex security and connectivity issues
Conduct technical analysis in network planning, engineering, design, and performance optimization
Integrate and secure enterprise applications across interconnected systems
Monitor, document, and maintain network performance, configurations, SOPs, and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with Department of State security policies, DHS standards, and industry best practices
Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, servers, SANs, and related network devices
Lead efforts in requirements gathering, test planning, and certification/accreditation activities
Provide escalation support, training, and mentorship to junior network engineers
Conduct research and development for emerging technologies to enhance the network security posture
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Active TS/SCI security clearance
CCNA or CCNP is required
Minimum 8–10 years of enterprise IT systems and network administration experience
Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies (switches, routers, firewalls)
Hands‑on experience with Panorama Firewall Management and Palo Alto Networks products
Proficiency in routing protocols (OSPF, static routes, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, multicast)
Experience with Windows OS, Active Directory, Linux, VMware virtualization, and SAN/RAID storage solutions
Proven experience developing and implementing network security solutions
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills
Desired
Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSE) is highly desired
Prior experience supporting the Department of State or other federal agencies
Strong knowledge of federal compliance standards, C&A activities, and security frameworks
Demonstrated ability to lead modernization projects and mentor junior engineers
Benefits
401(k) with company contribution
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
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About Maveris
Maveris offers exceptional, mission‑focused solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cyber security challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly‑motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
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