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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TS/SCI Network Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Surry, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Border Gateway Protocol, Software Bug Management, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IP Address Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Juniper, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gizvs7 ## About the Role This is a hybrid position that requires 1 day on-site in Fort Meade per week, the rest of the days are WFH. The salary for this role maxes out at $145,000 and includes a 10% bonus that will be paid out in March 2027. This position requires an active TS/SCI will ability to sit for a full scope poly., * Active TS/SCI with ability to sit for a Poly. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation. * Strong expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS, including real-world experience with complex policy configurations. * Experience with security and tunneling technologies, including MACsec, IPsec, GRE, and firewall zoning and policies. * Proficiency working with fiber interfaces at 10G, 40G, and 100G, including troubleshooting transceivers, optical power levels, and port configurations. * Advanced knowledge of the JUNOS CLI, with familiarity in network automation tools such as Ansible, Junos PyEZ, or other scripting platforms. * Experience working with network monitoring and management tools, including SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and centralized logging systems. * Ability to support after-hours outages and maintenance actions. * Experience with Juniper platforms (MX, QFX, and new-generation SRX devices) * Juniper Networks Certifications: JNCIS-SEC, or higher ## Description Insight Global is looking for a Lead Network Engineer to support a global telecommunication provider's public sector group in Fort Meade, MD. This individual needs to be capable of assessing the current state infrastructure, configuration and producing a target-state vision and strategy with best practice recommendations. Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues. Interacts and drives vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary. Resolves difficult production/interoperability problems by working with cross functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories and concepts. Regarded as a subject matter expert and may act as a technical project leader or provide leadership for the team and/or customer. Self-motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability. The position is hybrid and requires weekly on-site support. Main Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to: * Install, configure, and maintain Juniper network devices, including MX, QFX, and the latest SRX Series security platforms. * Configure and support security services on SRX devices, including zone-based policies, firewall filters, IPsec/SSL VPNs, tunneled connections, and MACsec encryption. * Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols, including BGP (with communities, route filtering, AS-path, MED), OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS/LDP. * Support and maintain high-speed fiber optic interfaces, including 10G, 40G, and 100G ports, with experience in LACP, optical diagnostics, and transceiver troubleshooting. * Manage network performance, availability, and security by applying CoS/QoS, policy-based routing, and traffic shaping techniques. * Design and support VPN tunnels and secure transport links between data centers, cloud services, and remote sites. * Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation, including configurations, IP address management, and topology diagrams. * Works directly with the customer to advise on requests and make necessary configuration changes. ## Related Videos - [Better Together: Leveraging Your Observability Tools as a SIEM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2118-better-together-leveraging-your-observability-tools-as-a-siem) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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