Ardent
SeniorNetworkEngineer
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“Senior Network Engineer at Ardent. Skills: Network engineering, Cisco networking, Network security, Zero Trust Architecture. Design Cisco network infrastructure. Implement Cisco network infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure high availability; Ensure scalability; Ensure performance; Ensure resilience
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Government background investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Minimum 8 years experience, Minimum 5 years senior network engineering, Extensive Cisco experience, Zero Trust Architecture experience, NIST SP 800-53 knowledge, NIST SP 800-207 knowledge, Risk Management Framework knowledge, 802.1X experience, Advanced routing/switching protocols knowledge, Enterprise DNS/DHCP/VPN experience, Perimeter security experience, SIEM/NDR integration experience, Vulnerability management background, Network troubleshooting experience, Root cause analysis experience, Incident response experience, Performance optimization experience, Network documentation ability, Configuration baselines ability, Network diagrams ability, SOP development ability, Audit support experience, Security assessment support, Compliance review support, Remediation activities support, Government background investigation
What You'll Do.
Design Cisco network infrastructure
Implement Cisco network infrastructure
Operate Cisco network infrastructure
Optimize Cisco network infrastructure
Review network security architecture
Document network baselines
Maintain network baselines
Perform root cause analysis
Implement corrective actions
Implement preventive actions
Establish automated patch management
Maintain automated patch management
Update network diagrams
Administer enterprise DNS
Troubleshoot enterprise DNS
Support network infrastructure monitoring
Maintain network documentation
Maintain network assets
Maintain operational procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mission-driven teams
Full Job Description
At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This is a on site position in Washington DC. Position Description: • Enterprise Network Engineering: Design, implement, operate, and optimize the Congressional Budget Office’s Cisco-based network infrastructure, including core, distribution, access, and edge environments, to ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and resilience in support of mission requirements. • Network Security Architecture review and update all SOPs on at least an annual basis or as required to reflect changes in technology, policy, or security requirements. Document and maintain detailed hardware and configuration baselines for all network devices, including Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and related infrastructure; conduct annual reviews and updates. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for network incidents, including performance degradation, outages, and security events; document findings and
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