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# Network Engineer (U.S. Citizen/Security Clearance Required)

- **Company:** Task Force Talent
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Big Data, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Security, Network Packet, Open Source Intelligence, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Synthesizing Data
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086744/network-engineer-us-citizensecurity-clearance-required

## About the Role

Task Force Talent is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI FSP security clearance. Our client for this role is a small company with very unique experience and expertise in cybersecurity and related areas. Candidates should have a background or experience in a technical area, excellent teamwork skills, and be willing to learn. Ideally, candidates also know something about networks, forensics, software engineering, or similar areas. This is uniquely rewarding, high-impact work that cannot be done elsewhere., * U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI FSP security clearance. Sorry, we are unable to sponsor or upgrade clearances for this role.

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 6+ years of relevant experience with:
 * Network penetration testing, information security, red teaming, incident response, and malware forensics.
 * Supporting computer network exploitation operations through technical or targeting analysis.
 * Researching and synthesizing data from proprietary and open-source intelligence sources to develop actionable cyber operational concepts and detailed proposals, and to support ongoing mission efforts.
 * Operational culture, processes, and mission workflows, particularly in relation to technical and cyber operations.
 * Analyzing network packet captures and net flow data to assess intrusions or identify system vulnerabilities.
 * Computer network architectures and technical collection methodologies, along with familiarity with field operations.
 * Understanding and evaluating complex computer networks, prioritize tasks effectively, analyze and synthesize large datasets, and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
 * Client's systems and protocols, enabling the creation of both formal and informal communications with internal stakeholders and mission partners.

## Description

* Lead and manage data security strategies.
 * Apply sound engineering practices and technical skills to achieve both short and long-term goals as established by client management.
 * Perform technical analysis for ops support
 * Identify opportunities for new technical operations, inform risk management, and best practices for critical ongoing operations.


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