Hiring: Network Engineer - Cisco NextGen Firewalls (TS/SCI with Poly Required) Company: GCI Incorporated Location: Warrenton, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:33:21 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python, REST About the job Experience: •Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission requirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation •Operational familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open-source solutions •Demonstrated capacity to brief complex information to senior leadership •Drive enhancements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support Required Skills: •Installation and maintenance of network equipment •Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues •Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices •Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices •Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems •Develop and maintain configurations plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data center configurations •Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders •Interface directly with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience •Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for a degree) with architecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies •In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management •Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross functional teams as needed to resolve issues •Expert for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI •Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data center configurations •Good team and collaboration skills •Demonstrated capacity to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network •Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals •Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical and process views Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!