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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance - **Company:** CDW - **Location:** Patrick Space Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Trunking, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Network Management System, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Workflow Management Systems, Data Logging, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, Wireless Technologies, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138506/senior-network-engineer-tssci-clearance ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance required . * U.S. citizenship required due to federal security requirements. * Senior-level hands-on experience supporting enterprise network engineering, network operations, or infrastructure engineering in federal, defense, intelligence, or similarly secure environments. * Strong working knowledge of routing and switching concepts, including VLANs, trunking , subnetting, routing protocols, high availability, redundancy, and network segmentation. * Experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting Cisco or comparable network platforms, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless systems, and network management tools. * Ability to troubleshoot complex network problems across physical, virtual, and transport layers using logs, packet captures, monitoring tools, and command-line diagnostics. * Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance practices, including DISA STIGs, vulnerability remediation, secure configuration management, and RMF/ATO support. * Ability to create clear technical documentation, diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures. * Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical issues, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders. * Ability to work independently in a secure, mission-focused environment while managing multiple priorities and operational requirements. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, is a plus. * DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, or ability to obtain within program requirements, is a plus. * Active CCNP certification, is a plus. * Experience with network automation, configuration management, scripting, or orchestration tools, is a plus. * Experience supporting classified networks, multi-enclave environments, cross-domain considerations, or secure transport solutions, is a plus. * Familiarity with INFOSEC, COMSEC, encryption, zero trust principles, and secure network design practices, is a plus. * Experience with network monitoring and logging tools such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NetFlow, SolarWinds, Splunk, or comparable platforms, is a plus., We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. ## Description The Senior Network Engineer will support mission-critical network infrastructure within a secure federal environment. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and is focused on the design, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, and sustainment of enterprise network systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, network security, performance monitoring, and documentation while supporting highly available and secure network operations. What You Will Do * Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, switching, firewall , wireless, and related network technologies. * Perform day-to-day network operations and maintenance, including monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle support. * Diagnose and resolve complex network issues affecting availability, performance, connectivity, latency, and security across classified and unclassified environments. * Develop, review, and maintain network architecture diagrams, topology maps, configuration documentation, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and as-built documentation. * Plan and execute network changes through established change management processes while minimizing operational risk and downtime. * Support network security requirements, including secure configuration baselines, access control, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance, POA&M support, and coordination with cybersecurity teams. * Evaluate network hardware, software, and transport solutions and provide recommendations for upgrades, modernization, resiliency, and performance improvement. * Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and mission partners to translate requirements into secure and scalable network solutions. * Support accreditation, audit, and compliance activities by providing technical artifacts, configuration data, ports/protocols/services information, and network security documentation. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel as needed. ## 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) - [Better Together: Leveraging Your Observability Tools as a SIEM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2118-better-together-leveraging-your-observability-tools-as-a-siem) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)