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Senior Network Engineer

MAG Aerospace
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer who will Architect and manage secure, scalable enterprise network infrastructure that connects business operations across cloud and on-premises environments. You'll design robust network solutions that ensure seamless connectivity, security, and performance while supporting digital transformation initiatives and multi-tenant secure environments.

US Citizens Only

Former US Defense Contractor / US Gov / US Military Experience Only

This is a Hybrid Position - Remote mainly - but as well on call to come into a MAG office when requested.

We Are Seeking Candidates Who Live In Proximity To Our Corporate HQ In Fairfax, VA Primarily But Will Entertain Persons Living Near Our Satellite Offices In

Aberdeen, MD - Titusville, FL - Newport News, VA - Carthage NC

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise network architectures for hybrid cloud environments
  • Work with other IT cross-functional teams for collaboration where networkoperations could be impacted
  • Configure and manage Microsoft Azure networking services (VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Network Security Groups)
  • Deploy and maintain Fortinet security appliances (FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager)
  • Configure and optimize Cisco enterprise networking equipment (switches, routers, wireless controllers)
  • Implement network segmentation and microsegmentation strategies for secure multi-tenant environments
  • Design and deploy software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions
  • Configure quality of service (QoS) for business-critical applications
  • Develop network monitoring and performance optimization strategies

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Implement zero-trust network security architectures
  • Design and configure network access control (NAC) solutions
  • Perform network security assessments and vulnerability remediation
  • Implement advanced threat protection and intrusion prevention systems
  • Support compliance requirements (SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • Manage network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
  • Provide escalation support for complex network issues
  • Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)
  • Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection
  • Perform network vulnerability assessments
  • Implement zero-trust network architectures
  • Support cybersecurity compliance requirements

Requirements

  • 7 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering
  • Advanced Knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking (Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Microsoft Entra ID)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls and security appliances (Fortinet, Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto,etc.)
  • Experience with FortiGate SD-WAN implementation
  • Experience with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
  • Experience troubleshooting network security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS, 802.1X)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Experience with Cisco enterprise equipment (Catalyst switches, ISR/ASR routers, Wireless LAN Controllers)
  • Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting)
  • Understanding of container networking (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, Silver Peak, VeloCloud)
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools (FortiManager, PRTG, Nagios)
  • Experience with secure remote access solutions (VPN, ZTNA)
  • CCNA/CCNP, Azure certifications, or Fortinet NSE certifications

Clearance

  • Must be eligible for Secret Security Clearance
  • US Citizenship required

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits And Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $97500 to $162500 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

Salary : $97,500 - $162,500

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