Network Engineer-Herndon, VA
- Herndon, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, configure, and maintain enterprise and tactical network infrastructures (LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
- Deploy and manage Cribl Stream, Edge, and/or Cloud solutions to optimize observability pipelines for log and metric ingestion into SIEM (Splunk, ELK, etc.), security tools, and monitoring platforms.
- Implement data routing, transformation, masking, filtering, and enrichment policies within Cribl to support security, performance monitoring, and compliance use cases.
- Work with security operations (SOC), system administrators, and developers to ensure network and data flows are resilient, secure, and properly monitored.
- Manage and troubleshoot network performance issues, ensuring optimal availability and bandwidth utilization across hybrid environments (on-prem, cloud, tactical).
- Integrate Cribl with log forwarders, collectors, and agents (Syslog, Fluentd, Beats, Splunk UF/Heavy Forwarders, etc.).
- Perform packet capture and deep-dive analysis using Wireshark/tcpdump for troubleshooting and security investigations.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, and data flow documentation to support audits, assessments, and operational continuity.
- Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, NIST, and Zero Trust architectures.
- Support automation of network and data pipeline workflows using Python, Ansible, or scripting languages.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 1-2 years working with Cribl Stream/Edge/Cloud in production environments.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
- Hands-on experience with Cribl observability pipelines, including data routing, transformation, and filtering.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK, QRadar) and how Cribl integrates with them.
- Expertise in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
- Experience with network monitoring and observability tools (SolarWinds, NetScout, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Strong troubleshooting skills using packet capture and log analysis.
- Knowledge of DoD network security and compliance frameworks.
- CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent vendor certifications.
- Cribl Certified Observability Engineer (CCOE) or similar Cribl certification.
- Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, DoD cArmy, DoD 365 environments).
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting).
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and DoD ICAM
- Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
- Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
- Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
- Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).