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# CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Load Balancing, Data Center Networking
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010870/cleared-tier-2-network-engineer

## About the Role

Qualifications of the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer:

 * 3+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
 * Experience with routing/switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
 * Experience with F5 load balancers is preferred.
 * IAT Level II certification (such as Security+)

Compensation for the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer

## Description

* Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
 * Monitor and analyze network performance using network management tools, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing performance based on industry best practices.
 * Provide design recommendations, technical feedback, and support during engineering meetings to contribute to the planning and execution of network projects.
 * Manage data center network infrastructure, assist with storage and virtualization systems, and collaborate with relevant teams on infrastructure expansion and improvements.
 * Stay informed of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in communications


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