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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Northstrat Incorporated
- **Location:** Arcola, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Layer, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=33173c93426777e6

## About the Role

* Must have an active US government secret clearance with the ability to be about to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
 * At least 3-7 years of experience in network engineering, administration, or sustainment roles.
 * Hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
 * Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis tools.
 * Familiarity with DISA STIGs, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and compliance processes.
 * Experience supporting ISP circuits, WAN connectivity, and IPSec VPN tunnels.
 * Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols, including EIGRP and BGP.
 * CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) compliant with DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II requirements.

Desired Qualifications

 * Preferred TS/SCI clearance
 * Experience in government or DoD network environments.
 * Relevant industry certifications, such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP.
 * Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or similar platforms).

## Description

Northstrat is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to provide sustainment support for the network enterprise, ensuring reliable, secure, and optimized network and communications operations. This role supports the design, integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of network and cloud infrastructures in accordance with operational, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements., * Maintain and optimize network and communication protocols while integrating new technologies into existing architectures.

 * Perform network and communications engineering support, including design, configuration, implementation, and sustainment activities.
 * Ensure network compliance with DISA STIGs, operational standards, and cybersecurity directives, including performing vendor-recommended software upgrades.
 * Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues, faults, and outages to minimize operational impact.
 * Maintain and support local integration and test networks to validate new configurations and technologies.
 * Integrate network and communications solutions into the broader system architecture to support mission requirements.
 * Develop detailed design documentation for new or upgraded network architectures.


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