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<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">About Metron</span></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings. </span></p>
<p> </p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Description: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our Reston, VA offices is seeking a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Network Engineer</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to support enterprise network operations, secure infrastructure, campus connectivity, and hands-on implementation across corporate and secure environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an execution-focused senior technical role. The Senior Network Engineer will configure, troubleshoot, maintain, document, and improve network systems while working closely with network architecture, systems engineering, cybersecurity, vendors, and program teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior network engineer with strong Cisco experience, disciplined change-management habits, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network, VPN, access-control, and secure-environment issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Occasional after-hours/weekend maintenance and emergency response required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Network Operations & Implementation</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, firewall, DNS, and secure network infrastructure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Execute network changes, switch cutovers, routing updates, firewall/security changes, and connectivity improvements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support campus, data center, colocation, carrier, ISP, and secure-environment network operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Cisco, VPN & Secure Network Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Administer Cisco switching, wireless, security, and related enterprise networking platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Troubleshoot site-to-site VPNs, routing issues, latency, packet loss, DNS behavior, firewall behavior, and service-connectivity problems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support network access-control workflows, including Cisco ISE, TACACS+, RADIUS, and device-administration policies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Documentation, Change Management & Escalation</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate Cisco TAC, carrier, ISP, and vendor support cases through resolution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Follow formal change-management practices, including implementation plans, test plans, risk analysis, backout plans, and maintenance-window coordination.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain accurate network diagrams, change records, implementation notes, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Able to work on-site in Reston, VA </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Willing and able to work in classified, secure, or compliance-bounded environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Able to support occasional after-hours and weekend maintenance or emergency response</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">7+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years supporting Cisco enterprise networking platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with switching, routing, VLANs, wireless, VPNs, DNS, firewalls, and network security operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience troubleshooting site-to-site VPNs, routing, latency, packet loss, DNS, and service-availability issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting secure, classified, regulated, government, defense, or security-controlled infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience following formal change-management, testing, backout, and documentation practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to coordinate across network, systems, cybersecurity, helpdesk, vendor, and program teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Active U.S. security clearance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Cisco ISE, TACACS+, RADIUS, or network access-control policy administration</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with TACLANE, encrypted transport, secure enclave networking, or air-gapped environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Cisco firewall/security platforms or enterprise firewall policy troubleshooting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, ADFS, SSO, claims, UPN/email hygiene, or ServiceNow identity integrations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Working familiarity with virtualization or platform environments such as VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, Linux, storage, or backup systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in defense contracting, government programs, CMMC, NIST 800-171, or other compliance-driven environment</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Position Location: Reston, VA (the selected individual will be expected to work onsite in the Reston, VA office)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Perks and Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Accompanying FSA and HSA options </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Additional Voluntary Benefits </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid Time Off </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid Parental Leave </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Military Leave </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Tuition Reimbursement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Professional Development Reimbursement </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Annual Salary Reviews </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Profit Sharing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">401(k) Traditional and Roth Options </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Gym and Fitness Reimbursement </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Assistance Program </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Referral Program</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Metron is an Equal </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">Employment </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">VEVRAA Federal Contractor</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></p>
<p> </p></div>
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Retreats
- Free Gym Membership
- Profit Sharing
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