Network Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Network Engineer to support a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient enterprise network solutions that ensure high availability, performance, and scalability. This role will support WAN, LAN, wireless, and cloud networking environments while collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to maintain mission-critical applications and services.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Support WAN, LAN, and wireless networking solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Implement and optimize network security controls, including firewall rules, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation.
• Manage F5 and other load-balancing platforms to ensure application availability, performance, and reliable traffic delivery.
• Monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and conduct root cause investigations using tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with federal security standards, including NIST and Zero Trust principles.
• Support network upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives, including Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud networking.
• Provide Tier III escalation support, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and resolve complex network incidents across enterprise environments.
• Participate in change control processes, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support project objectives and organizational innovation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco and Juniper routers and switches.
• Strong experience with enterprise firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Check Point, or Cisco ASA, and VPN solutions.
• Proficiency with load-balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM/DNS, and troubleshooting persistence, SSL offloading, and traffic steering.
• Knowledge of WAN optimization, MPLS, QoS, and advanced routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Familiarity with cloud networking across Azure and AWS, hybrid connectivity, and software-defined networking.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including Zero Trust, encryption, and network segmentation.
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal government organizations.
• Familiarity with VA systems, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting healthcare IT systems, EHR platforms, or large-scale federal data environments.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to develop and maintain network automation scripts and configuration templates using Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Experience reviewing and validating AI-generated network configurations in lab or test environments before deployment.
• Familiarity with AI-driven monitoring and AIOps capabilities to detect anomalies, correlate events, and accelerate root cause analysis.
• Experience using AI tools to analyze network logs, packet captures, and traffic data during troubleshooting, with technical findings independently validated before implementation.
• Experience using AI tools to develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of secure and responsible AI use in federal environments, including agency-approved tools and applicable VA and federal guidance for protecting network configurations, credentials, and sensitive information.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, or F5-CTS.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.

Mind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

At this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.