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DirectViz Solutions

Network Engineer-Herndon, VA

DirectViz Solutions, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070

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DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs. DVS is actively seeking a

Network Engineer

to support our team

onsite in Herndon, VA.

This position requires an

active Secret clearance. Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Network Engineer with strong experience in Cribl Stream/Edge/Cloud

for managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise and mission-critical network environments. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting both traditional and software-defined networks while leveraging

Cribl's observability pipelines

to optimize data ingestion, routing, filtering, and enrichment across security and IT operations platforms.

This role requires an engineer who is equally comfortable in

hands-on technical configuration ,

network troubleshooting , and

observability/data flow management , while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

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 .

Required Qualifications

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 .

Desired Qualifications

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

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

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).

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.