Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared

Zachary Piper

Newington, VA, United States

22 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Compensation

$160,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Catalyst (Software) Cloud Computing Data Centers Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language) Network Security NetFlow Network Architecture

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Network Monitoring Routing Cisco Nexus Switches Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Ansible Zero Trust Network Access Wireshark Wide Area Networks Computer Networking Systems Google Cloud Load Balancing System Availability Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology SolarWinds (Software) Performance Monitor Real Time Data Restful APIs Terraform Open Network Automation Platform Cisco Switches Cisco

Job description

is seeking an to join a Federal Program located in The Network Engineer will design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments
Architect and optimize complex LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions to ensure scalability, performance, resiliency, and operational continuity.
Lead the engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and advanced Cisco networking platforms.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments while ensuring adherence to organizational standards and best practices.
Develop and implement network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, access controls, and Zero Trust architectures to protect sensitive information and critical systems.
Monitor network health, performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark; identify and resolve issues before they impact mission operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of related network engineering experience.
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Expertise in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
Proficiency with network monitoring and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
Strong background working with Cisco platforms including Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI.
Experience with SDN and Cisco solutions such as Catalyst Center, ISE, and Intersight.
Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Network automation using Python, REST APIs, Ansible, and Terraform.
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and network security best practices.
Familiarity with data center technologies including VXLAN, EVPN, and ACI.

Benefits & conditions

Salary Range: $160,000+ flexible based on experience
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law
Flexible working schedule
Unlimited opportunities for growth