Network Engineer II (Hybrid)

*This is a hybrid position located in Alexandria, VA*

Optomi, in partnership with a leading global organization, is seeking a Networking Engineer II to join their team. This role will focus on the design, deployment, configuration, and support of network infrastructure in both cloud and on-prem environments. You will work autonomously, providing expert-level guidance to teams on network issues and projects, ensuring security compliance, and contributing to complex cross-functional initiatives.

What the Right Candidate will Enjoy:

• Working with a high-performing team to design, deploy, and secure scalable network solutions.
• Leading and contributing to impactful network and security operations projects with significant autonomy.
• Opportunities to develop and apply expertise in next-gen networking and cybersecurity technologies.

Experience of the Right Candidate:

• 4+ years of experience as a network engineer or administrator, with strong expertise in both networking and security operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and troubleshooting complex network and security issues.
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCDP or equivalent (Cisco CCIE/CCDE, Fortinet preferred) and strong knowledge of networking protocols, security technologies, and cloud/networking platforms.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies, including routing protocols (IGP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), network services (IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT), and MPLS.
• Proficient in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco, HPE, and Fortinet switches, routers, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems.
• Ability to design and implement high-availability, redundant networks using technologies such as F5, QoS, LACP, HSRP, and GLBP.
• Advanced skills in network security, including configuring VLANs, VoIP, TLS, SSL, multi-factor authentication, and monitoring tools.
• Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and virtualization technologies (VMware, ESXi).

Responsibilities of the Right Candidate:

• Networking : Design, deploy, and support scalable networks; collaborate on monitoring and securing on-prem, cloud, and remote networks; troubleshoot complex networking issues.
• Operational : Implement capacity planning models, redundancy solutions, and network monitoring tools; contribute to Change and Incident Management processes; evaluate vendor services and network technologies.
• Security Operations : Investigate and resolve security risks; create and maintain network security policies; recommend security technologies for network segmentation, access control, and endpoint security.