Job Summary
Network Engineer – Mid-Level
Location: Virginia – Remote with Occasional Onsite Support (Warrenton Area)
Virginia residency is required. Candidates must reside in Virginia, preferably within approximately 60–100 miles of Warrenton, to support occasional onsite requirements. This is a remote position; however, applicants residing outside Virginia will not be considered.
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; active Secret clearance preferred
Position Overview
SDA Solutions, LLC is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to support the engineering, migration, implementation, and ongoing operation of enterprise network security services. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated technical professional capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.This role requires hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls and enterprise network security technologies, including SASE/SSE platforms, network visibility, and microsegmentation technologies within large, multi-tenant environments.This position is primarily remote. Candidates should preferably reside within approximately 60–150 miles of Warrenton, Virginia, to accommodate occasional onsite requirements as needed.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud and on-premises network security solutions, including Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama/Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Juniper SRX, Gigamon visibility components, ExtraHop sensors, Illumio Virtual Enforcement Nodes, and related policy and automation tools.
- Maintain the integrity and security of enterprise network infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls and management platforms, Juniper SRX, Gigamon TA/HC platforms, ExtraHop appliances, F5, and supporting infrastructure.
- Execute day-to-day implementation activities supporting service transitions, takeovers, and phased migrations.
- Perform inventory and re-baselining of firewall and tunnel policies.
- Support GlobalProtect and Prisma Access policy changes.
- Support Gigamon/ExtraHop installation and feed validation.
- Support Illumio visibility deployments.
- Assist with AlgoSec-driven policy cleanup.
- Create, maintain, and update network diagrams, user guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and other technical documentation.
- Support and develop automation for configuration, validation, and reporting activities.
- Maintain and expand knowledge of core network security technologies, including Palo Alto, Juniper, Gigamon/ExtraHop, Illumio, F5, and AlgoSec.
- Monitor and improve existing and newly deployed solutions.
- Participate in phased agency rollouts under the direction of Principal and Lead Engineers.
- Work across technical teams and external customer groups to implement solutions and support infrastructure build-outs.
- Handle escalated technical issues and provide assessments, recommendations, troubleshooting, and solutions.
- Provide coaching and technical guidance to less-experienced professionals when appropriate.
- Coordinate the acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services as required.
- Participate in on-call rotations based on management and customer requirements.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 3+ years of experience with Next Generation Firewalls and enterprise network security technologies.
- Strong knowledge of networking technologies, including routing, firewalls, and switching.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including:
- Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
- Panorama and/or Strata Cloud Manager
- Prisma Access
- GlobalProtect
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience delivering presentations and technical briefings to diverse audiences at varying organizational levels.
- Strong technical documentation skills and documentation discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, an applicable Intermediate DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Palo Alto Networks certifications; PCNSE preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Prisma Access and GlobalProtect.
- Juniper SRX experience.
- Exposure to Illumio, Gigamon, ExtraHop, or AlgoSec.
- F5 experience.
- Familiarity with Cisco ACI/Nexus.
- Experience with SASE/SSE platforms, network visibility technologies, and microsegmentation.
- Experience operating within large, multi-tenant enterprise environments.
Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting both Palo Alto and Juniper network technologies?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manassas, VA 20112
