WAN Network Engineer

May 14, 2026 Auto Import

<div class="SCXW91962795 BCX8"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW91962795 BCX8"> Seeking a WAN Network Engineer with experience in operating complex WAN environments supporting networks running a variety of different routing and encryption protocols (BGP, LISP/GETVPN, IPSec) along with experience managing a Cisco centric WAN enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate would be well versed in various security platforms from multiple vendors including, but not limited to Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto, and F5. The candidate will have a solid understanding of WAN enterprise networks and associated technologies (i.e. QoS, IP SLA, block list management, circuit actions and configuration management) to provide a secure, reliable, fault-tolerant network. The candidate will join a team of Engineers with the task of assessing network requirements, sustainment activities and implement approved network designs for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) MEDCOI enterprise. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW91962795 BCX8"> Responsibilities: </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW91962795 BCX8"> <ul> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support circuit actions to include new activations, re-engineering, rehomes and circuit provision upgrades. Familiarity with using monitoring systems and tools for capacity planning </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarity with routing protocols/services including BGP, LISP, GETVPN, Cisco hardware and IOS management, IP SLA probes implementations and sustainment, review and maintain existing security measures to include enhancement recommendations. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Design and assist deployment engineers with implementation of enterprise-class router scripts upgrades for the deployment efforts. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop, engineer and document cloud based emerging technology solutions across a multi-vendor platform including Amazon and Microsoft. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop, engineer and document cloud based emerging technology solutions across a multi-vendor platform including Amazon, Oracle and Microsoft. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform WAN troubleshooting assistance as reported and assigned from submitted trouble tickets. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting systems/tools including Check_MK, LiveAction, Solar Winds, NMIS, Wireshark, MobaXterm, Cisco CTC, Cisco Anyconnect client for remote access. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep informed of network technologies and solutions to provide the best for the network architecture, configurations, and standards. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appropriately assess all existing and future network architectural plans to ensure the optimization of resources to provide the best infrastructure to support the applications </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work with network vendors to develop the most optimal plans while utilizing the best technology to eliminate redundancy and ensure data security </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manage projects related to the design and implementation of new network-related technologies </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop educational materials for the specific learning needs of the Operation teams </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to document to create documentation that support all projects </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Participate in team meetings to keep everyone up to date on assigned projects </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Submit timely and complete weekly/monthly reports </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Conduct instructional sessions for the deployment and sustainment staff </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW91962795 BCX8"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW91962795 BCX8"> *This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW91962795 BCX8"> Basic Qualifications: </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW91962795 BCX8"> <ul> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field or equivalent experience plus 5-7 years’ experience in a network engineering or telecommunication environment </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">OS certification requirement (CCNA or higher) and 8570 Requirement: Engineering – IAT Level II (CCNA Security and SSCP) able to obtain both OS and Security Certifications. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IP Network Design & troubleshooting skills </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding of authentication schemes, security assessment and network management </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience designing and deploying network solutions in enterprises environments </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience in large scale enterprise network rollout and support </li> <li class="Paragraph SCXW91962795 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel. </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW91962795 BCX8"> Preferred: </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW91962795 BCX8"> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Expertise with LAN/WAN technologies throughout a global infrastructure. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minimum 10 years Network Administration experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Fidelis, etc ) </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minimum 4 years working on enterprise sized networks. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarity with DISA STIG requirements. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Expertise with Cisco ASR and ISR routers and 9300/9500/4500-x series switches </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience configuring and troubleshooting GetVPN/LISP and IPSEC VPN tunnels. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience working in and developing solutions in commercial and on-premises private cloud environments including AWS and Microsoft Azure. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (API) of various network devices. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiar with engineering platforms AWS, Azure and MilCloud 2.0. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cloud automation utilizing Java, Jenkins, Python, PowerShell, DevOps, Code Deploy and Cloud Formation. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cloud networking technologies Transit Gateway, Customer Gateways, Virtual Private Gateways, Internet Gateways, Peering, MeetMe, UDR, ExpressRoute. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Native cloud security tools Azure Security Center, Azure Virtual Network TAP, Azure Log, AWS logging and CloudWatch as well as non-native cloud security tools. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW91962795 BCX8"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW91962795 BCX8"> Why Work for Us? Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes. We offer: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.</li> </ul> Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status </div> </div>

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