Network Engineer

This senior-level Network Engineer supports mission‑focused IT operations by assisting the Lead System Administrator and Lead Network Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting secure network infrastructures across OSI Layers 1–3, with a strong emphasis on Cisco‑based environments and intelligence‑community experience. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands‑on network engineer with deep Cisco expertise and intelligence‑community background who can manage secure, complex network environments end‑to‑end—from physical infrastructure to enterprise connectivity and security.

• Support system and network administration activities.
• Develop and implement IT/network plans.
• Monitor and manage networks using SNMP tools.
• Troubleshoot network issues using protocol analyzers.
• Build and maintain networks (Layer 1–3), including TCP/IP addressing and subnetting.
• Install, configure, and document cabling infrastructure.
• Manage networking hardware (switches, routers, hubs, transceivers).
• Configure and manage firewalls, IP blocking, and VPNs.
• Maintain network monitoring and security compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 4 years equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco networking hardware.
• 7+ years of intelligence‑community experience as a network engineer/administrator.
• Hands‑on Cisco firewall experience (ASA, Firepower).
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
• Experience with SAN/Fibre‑Channel (Cisco MDS), virtualization (vPC, Ether Channel), and VPNs.
• Familiarity with Linux, Solar Winds, JIRA, AWS/Cloud.
• Ability to perform physical‑layer tasks (cabling, racking).
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and documentation skills (Visio diagrams).
• Experience in mission‑driven, fast‑paced environments.

RCT Systems has a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), immediate 401(k) vesting, generous PTO and flexible schedules, and a $500.00 annual technology allowance.

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

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