Senior Network Engineer

Post Date

Feb 05, 2026

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35808
US
May 19, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

HSV-28fa425c-4a82-455d-9b50-2cc229f75dff

Pay Rate

$120k - $130k (estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for troubleshooting, configuring, and managing enterprise networks and devices including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, encryptors, routing protocols, and telecommunications technologies. While providing expert technical guidance to the Government, Project Lead, and Network Engineers in support of customer network operations. Duties also include reviewing contractor work for compliance with government standards and best practices; staying current on network, technology, and IT trends to recommend system and process improvements; serving as an on‑call escalation point to advise on ticket resolution and escalation procedures; delivering professional customer service; and completing and submitting After‑Action Review templates to the GPOC within 24 hours of closing any critical ticket.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Active Top Secret security clearance
5+ years of IT experience specializing in networking technologies
Expertise with Cisco switches and routers
Ability to resolve complex LAN/WAN issues
Experience with network management tools (Riverbed, Wireshark, Micro Focus Network Automation)
Web applications, web servers, application load balancers, and storage systems
Security tools & methodologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control lists)
Ability to act as a senior SME for troubleshooting, configuring, and managing enterprise networks
Ability to serve as an on‑call escalation point for unresolved tickets and/or complete After‑Action Reviews within 24 hours of critical ticket closure
Expert-level knowledge of:
IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
MPLS
Stateful firewalls
Encryption technologies

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Cisco CCNP (Enterprise, Data Center, or Security)
Hands‑on experience with load balancers
Knowledge of broader enterprise web/infrastructure environments
Prior experience supporting FBI IT Infrastructure Division (ideal but not required)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.