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Skysoft Inc.

Network Engineer

On site

Washington dc-baltimore, United states

$ 150 /year

Mid level

Freelance

17-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Network Security Firewalls Encryption ServiceNow Kubernetes Networking Architecture Security Architecture Azure TCP/IP Express

Job Specifications

Title: Sr. Network Engineer.

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, United States

Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote - 3 days per week onsite

Description

* Install, configure, and maintain scalable network devices such as Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.

* Design and implement secure network access solutions and managing security policy using Cisco ISE to meet organizational requirements.

* Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system availability and reliability.

* Collaborate and partner with other IT platform teams to support and optimize network operations and engineering.

* Implement and manage network security architecture including network security patching and upgrades, security baselines, compliance, and hardware and software maintenance.

* Provide level 2/3 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve ServiceNow incidents and tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field preferred.

* 5 + years of experience in Enterprise Networking

* 2 + years of experience with Cloud PaaS and/or IaaS (Azure)

* Strong understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration

* Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN

* CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification preferred.

* Routing Platforms - Cisco ISR, ASR, CSR

* Switching Platforms - Cisco Catalyst & Nexus

* Knowledge of Network Security, VPN, ACL, DMVPN, IPSEC, NAC, MAB, DOT1X, and Encryption Standards

* Security Platforms - Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, ASA, Secure Firewall Management Center

* Knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking, Fundamentals, and Security best practices: Public (Azure) and Private (Kubernetes) Cloud Technologies.

* Knowledge of Azure architectural principles and key networking services such as MS Azure VNET, VNET-Peering, Private Link, vWAN, Express Route, Firewall, Load Balancer

* Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

* Advanced troubleshooting skills.

* Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Company

SkySoft, INC is a Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certified company based in VA and we are in Information Technology & Management Consultancy founded by Team of Management experts who have over 20 years of IT industry experience in executing various Federal, State & Local clients. SkySoft believes in full commitment; to the client we work for; to the kind of service we provide; to the community and employees who work with us.The founders of the Skysoft started their career 20 years back in IT industry... Know more