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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer / Secret / Onsite: Palmdale, CA - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $147,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cisco Unified Communications Manager, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Subnetting, OSI Models, Jabber, JavaServer Faces, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Network Diagnostics, Cisco Nexus Switches, Website Architecture, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Network Routers, Identity Services Engine, Multiplexers, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9108210/network-engineer-secret-onsite-palmdale-ca ## About the Role Active Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance) - Familiar with DoD Risk Management Framework - Experience with configuration and management of Cisco switches and CUCM - Experience with Cisco Call Manager and Jabber. - Experience with configuration and management of Juniper or Palo Alto Firewalls - Minimum 5 years' experience with TACLANEs (IE: KG175s/ KG250) - Candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds - Confident in OSI model, IP addressing and subnetting - 5+ years' experience supporting and resolving network related issues - Ability to effectively communicate with other Classified Network Operations team members - Current CompTIA Security+ (or other DoD 8570.01) Certification (or ability to obtain certification) - Demonstrate ability to provide customer focused support building strong relationships with customers, key stakeholders, clearly communicating requirements. - US Citizenship Desired Skills - General knowledge of DISA STIGs and hardening methods - Experience with support multi-site architecture - Palo Alto PNCSA or Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS Certification - Familiar with Software Defined networking (Cisco ACI, Cisco DNA Center, etc) - Experience with configuring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN connections - Ability to create and update network diagrams using Microsoft Visio. ## Description This position is to join the Classified Network Operations Team Supporting LM Aeronautics in Palmdale, California. This position will support classified network infrastructure covering maintenance, troubleshooting and daily operations supporting all lines of business at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, including ADP, F-22 and the Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF). The candidate selected will need to be a self-starter, able to work in fast paced environment and display strong communication skills as well as administer and maintain network infrastructure across multiple platforms. They will support day to day maintenance of hardware appliances such as Cisco Switches, Palo Alto and Juniper Firewalls and type 1 encryption. Candidate will support networking tools such as Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Call Manager. Also will be responsible for planned infrastructure upgrades, installation and cabling of network equipment. This position is on-site 4/10A Monday through Thursday in Palmdale, California with rotating on-call support and occasional travel. Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. 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