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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Mantech International Corporation - **Location:** Laurel, MS, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Catalyst (Software), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Virtual Private LAN Services, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Office Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Integrated Service Routers, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1ec4e035-6840-4c82-ad67-81a5824e2a72 ## About the Role * Bachelor?s degree with (12) years of relevant experience with technical discipline from an accredited college or university. * Associates degree with (15) years of relevant experience or high school diploma with (20) years of relevant experience * Significant experience provisioning and sustaining network infrastructures and have experience developing, operating, and managing networks required to operate in a secure PKI, IPSEC, or VPN enabled environment * Significant experience with CISCO network equipment, i.e. 9300, 3850, 4900, ASR-2130, etc. * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified at the Professional level in Network Security (CCSP), Network Design (CCDP), and/or Routing & Switching (CCNP) * Able to understand routing protocols, QOS, be able to implement traffic shaping and policing on the network, and understand IPSEC tunneling * Crypto experience Preferred Qualifications: * Leads medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects. * Provides highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems. * At least three years of direct experience with and intelligence community. Clearance Requirements: * Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Physical Requirements: * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. * Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication. ## Description * Responsible for supporting customer networks involving cross-domain solutions, including VPNs, one-way data transfers, unclassified mission related infrastructures, and Taclane 175 encryption devices. 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