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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cisco Certified Network Associate - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Cisco Hardwares, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Signals Intelligence, Data Link, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Frame Relay, Identity and Access Management, Integrated Development Environments, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Key Management, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Address, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Private Cloud Environment, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, IT Architecture, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Information Technology, SDN Network, Cisco, Network Optimization - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/odenton/370bfa82-086b-486e-b3cf-f3619dc968e8 ## About the Role * Requires BS in Engineering (or a related discipline) and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May consider work experience in lieu of a degree. * Experience with network systems engineering methodologies * Experience with architecture diagrams * Experience performing requirements analysis * Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment * Strong written and oral communication skills * Strong customer relation skills * Clearance: US Secret clearance required, * Experience supporting or strong familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) networks and services. * Experience or familiarity with non-terrestrial network communication systems. Specifically pLEO (Proliferated Low Earth Orbit) or Low Earth Orbit (LEO) technologies. * Experience with network layered encryption topologies and methodologies. * Experience with ITIL service delivery concepts and best practices. * Experience with change, configuration and performance management NetOps concepts. * Experience with system security, design, and architecture. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. ## Description Topology Operations Leadership Management Encryption Market Data Ancient History Secret Clearance Network Diagrams Systems Engineering Systems Integration System Requirements Information Systems Systems Architecture Emerging Technologies Performance Management Software Documentation Network Communications Configuration Management Internet Protocols Suite Verbal Communication Skills Information Technology Infrastructure Library, * Work with the program leadership team to define program-level architecture and engineering needs. * Apply system knowledge and engineering methodologies to help design new capabilities and enhancements to the operational baseline * Advise the program engineering team on network optimization opportunities and provide design recommendations. * Define system requirements for new capabilities * Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation, including accurate, current network diagrams and system architecture records. * Prepare and brief technical and programmatic updates related to system integration, implementation progress, and operational status. * Produce reports, presentation materials, baseline documentation, and meeting support materials for technical and leadership audiences. * Maintain authorized-user records, system configurations, and related operational documentation. * Generate routine and on-demand configuration management reports to support government oversight, compliance, and decision-making * Evaluate and test current and emerging technologies for integration into the network as new or enhanced capabilities. * Create/update end user documentation such as user guides, DevOps Firewall Equities Scheduling Operations Automation Purchasing Upskilling Encryption Market Data End Systems Coordinating Cryptography ISO/IEC 15288 Load Balancing Key Management Network Routing ISO 9000 Series Traffic Shaping Ancient History Computer Science Security Systems Network Diagrams Analytical Method Program Management Telecommunications Wide Area Networks Data Center Design Collection Systems Systems Engineering Networking Hardware Local Area Networks Network Engineering Time Off Management Security Engineering Engineering Analysis Signals Intelligence Design Specifications Business Requirements Information Assurance Engineering Management IAT Level I Certification Computer Network Operations Juniper Network Technologies Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Cisco Certified Network Associate Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Support Lead Network Engineer Leidos Arlington, VA*On-Site Equities Market Data Communication Private Cloud Cloud Hosting Cloud Services Ancient History Computer Science Wide Area Networks Information Systems Local Area Networks Network Engineering Top Secret Clearance Network Infrastructure Hybrid Cloud Computing Enterprise Architecture Network Troubleshooting Identity And Access Management Information Technology Architecture Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Support P3 Network Engineer TEKsystems Annapolis, MD*Remote Firewall Energetic Cisco PIX T-Carrier Operations Leadership Frame Relay Data Centers Translations Change Orders Cisco Routers Cloud Services Export Control Self-Motivation Time Management Network Routing Multilingualism Cisco Hardwares Juniper Routers Network Address Network Switches Business Valuation Wide Area Networks Nodes (Networking) Amazon Web Services Network Engineering Network Architecture Full Stack Development Network Infrastructure Network Communications Artificial Intelligence Development Environment Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Digital Subscriber Line Verbal Communication Skills Network Address Translation Juniper Network Technologies Multiprotocol Label Switching High-Level Data Link Controls Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco Certified Network Professional Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) +0 ## Related Videos - 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