Senior Network Engineer

Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient.

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve are what set us apart. We are dynamic, vigilant, and proactive in everything we do. Our suite of cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need it. At Everfox, we innovate, we invest, we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. And we offer protection like no other. We do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most… their mission.

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This individual will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructure across both datacenter and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in enterprise networking and firewall technologies, and a strong understanding of secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, deploy, and manage complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network topologies in hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments 

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise firewall solutions, with a focus on security and segmentation 

• Collaborate with security, systems, and DevOps teams to support network infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications 

• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and configuration management across network environments 

• Lead root cause analysis of network-related issues and outages 

• Contribute to documentation, diagrams, and runbooks for operational excellence 

• Support compliance initiatives through secure architecture and audit preparation 

Required Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of professional experience in enterprise network engineering 

• Demonstrated expertise in firewall configuration, rule management, and troubleshooting (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet, etc.) 

• Strong experience with datacenter switching, routing, and network segmentation 

• Proven experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP (e.g., VPCs, VPNs, routing tables, security groups) 

• Solid understanding of protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLAN, VXLAN, IPsec, and DNS 

• Proficient in using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, or other packet analysis utilities

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Juniper switches or routers (e.g., EX, QFX, MX series) 

• Familiarity with Aruba ClearPass or similar NAC solutions 

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIS/JNCIP, AWS Networking Specialty) 

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. If there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

Everfox is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Everfox does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]

Everfox is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Everfox require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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