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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** TAD PGS, Inc.
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $141,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Cisco IOS, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Satcom, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Requirements Analysis, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Virtual Environment, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Firepower, Splunk, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9100680/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field with 6+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 4+ years
 * Equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered
 * Active DoD Secret Clearance
 * Strong experience with network design, architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting
 * Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and multicast
 * Experience with network security, firewalls, access controls, and secure communications
Preferred Qualifications

 * Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or similar certifications
 * Cisco IOS/IOS-XE experience
 * Experience with Splunk, Cisco ISE, Firepower Management Center, SNMP, SSH, RADIUS/TACACS
 * Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, VMware, Rancher, Kubernetes, Windows, and Linux
 * Experience with military communications technologies such as HAIPE/TACLANE, COMSEC/CRYPTO, tactical radios, CDL, ANW2, or SATCOM
 * Experience with Cisco Unified Communications, VoIP, or VTC

## Description

* Design, integrate, configure, and troubleshoot secure military communication networks
 * Develop network architectures, schematics, hardware selections, and software configurations
 * Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, servers, virtual environments, and containerized infrastructure
 * Support TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols, network security, and cybersecurity requirements
 * Participate in system requirements, verification, validation, integration, and testing
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, SMEs, and subcontractors
 * Support Windows, Linux, VMware, Kubernetes, and related network environments


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