Network Engineer

Network Engineer

We're looking for a talented and driven Network Engineer to help us solve the defense industry's most complex challenges. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of creating robust, high-performance network solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you thrive on technical challenges and want to contribute to meaningful work, we want to hear from you. With a competitive salary range and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!

Ardent Principles signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role as a Network Engineer, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Supporting enterprise-scale networking environments
• Cisco ISR/ASR routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, ASA and Firepower firewalls.
• IP routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLAN design and spanning-tree protocols (STP/RSTP/MST), HSRP/VRRP/GLBP, IP services (NAT, ACL, QoS), and traffic monitoring.
• SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco Prime, and packet capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
• Working with and strong understanding of DHCP, DNS, NTP, IP subnetting, and route summarization.
• IPsec, SSL, DMVPN, site-to-site, and remote access VPN technologies.
• Understanding NIST and IC cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.

What We Offer You

We offer:

• Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in the Tyson's Corner, VA area during core hours.