New

Network Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Jul 18, 2025
MTSI is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a digital transformation initiative with our AFRL customer at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will be responsible for assisting in the overall design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex multi-level security, multi-tenant, multi-domain environment. This role requires advanced knowledge of Cisco FTD/FMC and Dell Switching products. Experience with complex virtual networking in hyperconverged infrastructure is a plus. You will assist with the process engineering for functions such as firmware patching, logging, and threat scanning and configure, implement, and document those processes and train others on them. Additionally, you will support administration, troubleshooting, security administration, access control, and integration between systems. This role will be performed in our customer's facility at WPAFB. Individuals best suited for this role must be able to work autonomously and possess the ability to find and solve complex problems as well as assist others with solving IT problems they are facing. They should also enjoy problem solving and be able to cope with sudden changes in taskings. Ideally this candidate would possess a wide range of experiencewith the installation, configuration, and administration of a wide variety of complex network topologies. These include but are not limited to SFP, SFP+, QSFP, and breakout configurations, Multi-tier VLAN segmentation and routing, VRF-lite and full VRF implementations across multiple domains, Cross-site and multi-data center topologies. Responsibilities Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to: Continued updates to the design and configuration of a uniquely complex set of networks. Capacity planning, resilience modeling, and performance tuning. Network troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvements. Monitoring health and performance of network infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds and Elastic. Configuration, documentation, maintenance of network infrastructure mostly comprised of Cisco FTD/FMC and Dell managed switching products. Configuration and documentation of automated network device configuration, backup, and policy enforcement etc. via Ansible, Python, or REST APIs (Cisco FMC API, Dell RESTCONF/NETCONF) Working with leadership and teammates to develop and/or maintain systems and network documentation. Assisting with security audits and working with staff to remediate any and all security findings with supported systems and devices. Working with cross-functional IT Teams to ensure effective execution of services and support. Planning and execution of deploying new features and/or augmentation that includes scoping, sizing, planning for scalability, etc. Leading integration efforts between networking products and logging/management platforms and services including Solarwinds and Elastic. Required Qualifications: Ten years of experience, four-five of which should include planning and execution of complex networks. Experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, or Information Assurance/Cyber Security. Must have at least an active Secret clearance. Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and administering DoD networks. Must have a DoD IAT Level II - DoD 8140 (Formally 8570) certifications (i.e., Security+), DoD IAT Level III - DoD 8140 (Formally 8570) CISSP or CASP+ preferred. Must have experience with multi-tier VLAN segmentation and routing and VRF-lite and full VRF implementations across multiple domains. Must have experience with NAT, Access Control Policies, VPNs (Site-to-Site and AnyConnect), and Firewall management. Must have advanced experience with Cisco FTD/FMC and Dell managed switching products. Must have experience administrating a Secret or higher classification networks. Must have experience with planning, implementing, administering, and securing network infrastructure including network security appliances, routers, managed switches, peripherals, cabling, and other equipment. Must have expert knowledge of TCP/IP, EtherChannel, OSPF, BGP, NAT, Access Control Policies, VPNs (Site-to-Site and AnyConnect), Firewall management, and static routing scenarios IT networking concepts. Desired Qualifications: TS clearance with SCI eligibility preferred. Experience with network monitoring and log aggregation tools desired. Experience with Nutanix AHV virtual networking desired. Experience with Linux, especially networking/security is a plus. Experience with RHEL specific technologies, like Satellite, Ansible automation, IDM etc is a plus. Experience with HCL BigFix platform is a plus. Experience with Elastic log aggregation is a plus. Desired certifications Cisco CCNP Security or Enterprise, Cisco FTD/FMC Specialist, Dell Networking Specialist (D-Networking-SC), Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP), ITIL v4. #LI-ZS1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.