Network Engineer

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer in Herndon, VA.

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.

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

REQUIREMENTS:
* 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
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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