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VetsEZNetwork Engineer (Remote Opportunity)
VetsEZ is hiring a remote Network Engineer on a full-time basis to handle enterprise infrastructure and networking tasks for a major federal healthcare program. This position…
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VetsEZ is hiring a remote Network Engineer on a full-time basis to handle enterprise infrastructure and networking tasks for a major federal healthcare program. This position requires residing inside the continental United States and involves occasional travel. The professional in this role will build, set up, and keep secure, reliable network systems running smoothly to maintain high performance and availability. Collaboration is essential, as the selected individual will work alongside…
Job Description
VetsEZ is hiring a remote Network Engineer on a full-time basis to handle enterprise infrastructure and networking tasks for a major federal healthcare program. This position requires residing inside the continental United States and involves occasional travel. The professional in this role will build, set up, and keep secure, reliable network systems running smoothly to maintain high performance and availability. Collaboration is essential, as the selected individual will work alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud groups to connect on-premise setups with cloud platforms while backing mission-focused applications.
Day-to-day duties involve managing routers, firewalls, load balancers, and switches, alongside conducting performance tracking and traffic reviews with tools like Wireshark and SolarWinds. Candidates must possess hands-on enterprise networking experience, familiarity with Cisco and Juniper hardware, and knowledge of load balancing and security rules. VetsEZ provides medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan featuring matching, a corporate laptop, training sessions, and paid time off alongside federal holidays. Note that candidates chosen for the position must submit to a background check and complete fingerprinting at a government location. Sponsorship is not available for this opening.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
- Support wireless, LAN, and WAN solutions across hybrid cloud and on-premise setups
- Deploy and fine-tune security controls such as VPNs, firewall rules, segmentation, and IDS/IPS
- Run F5 and additional load balancing platforms to guarantee application delivery and high availability
- Conduct traffic analysis, network monitoring, and root cause investigations utilizing Wireshark, Nagios, and SolarWinds
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with Zero Trust and NIST federal standards
- Facilitate modernization, migrations, and upgrades including Azure and hybrid cloud networking
- Develop and update standard operating procedures, runbooks, and network diagrams
- Deliver Tier III escalation support, resolve incidents, and troubleshoot bottlenecks across enterprise systems
- Take part in disaster recovery planning, risk assessments, and change control procedures
- Mentor junior team members and supply technical instruction
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
- Demonstrated hands-on background as a Network Engineer within enterprise-scale environments
- Direct expertise configuring and managing Juniper and Cisco switches and routers
- Extensive background utilizing VPN solutions and firewalls such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Checkpoint
- Familiarity with load balancing technologies including F5 LTM, GTM, and DNS
- Knowledge of advanced routing protocols, QoS, MPLS, and WAN optimization
- Understanding of hybrid connectivity, cloud networking, and software-defined networking
- Clear grasp of network security concepts covering encryption, segmentation, and Zero Trust
- Experience using network analysis and monitoring platforms like Wireshark, Nagios, and SolarWinds
- Residency within the continental United States
- Ability to complete a background check and government facility fingerprinting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or a related technical discipline, or 8 years of additional relevant experience
- Relevant credentials such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, or F5-CTS
- Background supporting large federal data environments, EHR platforms, or healthcare IT systems
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks, policies, and systems related to the VA
- Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools for writing and reviewing automation scripts and configuration templates
- Experience applying AIOps and AI-driven monitoring capabilities for anomaly detection and event correlation
- Experience using AI tools to parse traffic data, log files, and packet captures during investigations
- Experience utilizing AI systems to draft and revise network runbooks, diagrams, and operating procedures
- Knowledge of security and network guidelines for hosting and accessing cloud AI services in federal settings
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plan with matching
- Corporate laptop
- Paid time off plus federal holidays
- Training opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote with occasional travel as needed, but candidates are required to live within the continental United States.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
Does the posting state the salary?
No, the salary is not specified in the job posting.
Are there any clearance or screening requirements?
Selected candidates must undergo a background check and complete fingerprinting at a government facility.
Is visa sponsorship available?
No, the employer is unable to offer sponsorship for this opening.
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