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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Lead - **Company:** PINGWIND INC - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,000.0 - $129,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Active Directory, Data Analysis, VoIP, Network Operating System (NOS), Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Data Sharing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Planning and Design, Network Load Balancing, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Network Administration, Network Management System, Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Traffic Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Identity Services Engine, Load Balancing, Virtual Environment, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Data Management, Big Ip, Cisco - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9091417/network-lead ## About the Role Required Clearance: SECRET Required Education: Bachelor's degree in network engineering, information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Required Experience: Senior network engineering and telecommunications experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN, voice, data, video, network security, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including technical leadership in secure high-availability environments., * Advanced enterprise networking experience with routing, switching, LAN/WAN technologies, TCP/IP, network services, and telecommunications in complex multi-site environments. * Experience designing and administering firewalls, IDS/IPS, network access controls, load balancing, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and secure wired/wireless networks. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex interconnectivity, performance, routing, switching, and protocol issues across classified and unclassified environments. * Experience with network monitoring, configuration management, vulnerability remediation, technical documentation, and network change/upgrade planning. * Working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking and security technologies and comparable network-management platforms. * Knowledge of DoD/Army network security requirements, configuration standards, and secure network operations. * Strong technical leadership, communication, and coordination skills for 24/7 mission-support environments. * SECRET security clearance., * Cisco CCNP/CCIE or comparable advanced network certification. * Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, Cisco Secure Network Analytics, F5 BIG-IP/BIG-IQ, Infoblox, and SolarWinds network management tools. * Experience supporting VoIP/unified communications and video/telepresence environments. * Experience supporting Army/DoD classified networks, DISA STIGs, network authorization, and RMF-related technical evidence. ## Description PingWind is seeking a Network Lead to provide technical leadership for PAE Fires voice, data, and video networks across classified and unclassified environments. The Network Lead will oversee network design, implementation, monitoring, security, troubleshooting, configuration management, and modernization to ensure secure, interoperable, and highly available mission network services., Typical Responsibilities/Tasks: * Lead network management and telecommunications support across the PAE Enterprise Network, PAE Classified Network, associated applications/interfaces/devices, and approximately 20 supported facilities. * Diagnose and resolve interconnectivity issues across interconnected LANs, WANs, communication networks, and standalone systems in classified and unclassified environments. * Design, develop, install, configure, and optimize network infrastructure components including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory dependencies, switches, routers, hubs, bridges, cabling, fiber optics, and network operating systems. * Develop and maintain network schematics and technical documentation based on customer, security, interoperability, and data-management requirements. * Perform network monitoring, testing, traffic analysis, fault isolation, performance optimization, and administrative functions to sustain secure 24/7 mission network availability. * Support network planning and policy development; evaluate, recommend, and implement hardware/software solutions for bridging, protocol conversion, cross-network data sharing, data protection, and enterprise interoperability. * Analyze and recommend Network Load Balancing approaches for virtual environments and mission applications and support approved implementation activities. * Maintain network security and authorization controls, including connections, accounts, and access privileges; collaborate with cybersecurity staff to identify, resolve, and report vulnerabilities and incidents. * Plan and coordinate Government-approved upgrades with CIO personnel, team leads, and other stakeholders while minimizing mission impact. * Lead network configuration management using Government-provided automated tools, including configuration identification, control, status accounting, audits, policy/configuration management, SOP support, and documentation updates. ## Related Videos - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)