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# Network Engineer - AI Experience - Senior

- **Company:** ACKtive Engineering Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $248,400.0 - $288,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cisco PIX, Computer Engineering, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Software Engineering, Cisco
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a369b514aaa31e1a

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance
 * 10 years of experience in network design to include routing, switching, and network security is required.
 * CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required.
 * Strong AI skills across other disciplines who could provide expertise to the wide-ranging AI issues aworking group is looking to tackle (software development, hardware engineering, systems engineering, etc)

## Description

ACKtive Engineering Solutions LLC is looking for a Senior Network Engineer with AI experience. This position requires a US citizenship AND an active clearance.
Responsibilities:

 * Install and configure Cisco 7600 series routers 6500 series switches
 * Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and dianose and resolve problems with Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Cisco VPNs, Cisco 3750 series switches, and Cisco management applications
 * Develop netowork security requirements and policy and translate requirements into specific device configurations
 * Design and implement enterprise-level ISP backbone networks
 * Provide technical direction for the operation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices
 * Direct small teams in the identification and resolution of complex technical issues and problems


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