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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer 1 - **Company:** TAP Engineering - **Location:** Bluffdale, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** User Authentication, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Collaborative Software, InfiniBand, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Firewall Services Module, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9154258/network-engineer-1 ## About the Role Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years) Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required) Education Requirement: A degree in a related field Experience Requirement: Minimum three (3) years of demonstratable experience in network engineering (LAN), architecture, monitoring, security, and protection or five (5) years minimum experience in lieu of degree., * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years) * DoD 8570 IAT II certification * Experience with Cisco IOS, CatOS, and/or NX-OS * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, routing, and switching * Experience with Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, and network security technologies * Knowledge of stateful firewalls, access control, and VPN technologies * Experience with F5 and/or Cisco load balancers * Familiarity with Juniper, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel SAN, and virtualization technologies such as VMware * Familiarity with network management and ticketing tools * Ability to work effectively in a live-call and operational support environment * Ability to participate in on-call support ## Description TAP Engineering is seeking a Network Engineer to support high-performance computing environments spanning multi-vendor servers, HPC clusters, and specialized processing systems. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network infrastructure while helping ensure reliable and secure connectivity across mission-critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, and other network security devices * Support enterprise network infrastructure across Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments * Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, TCP/IP, VPN, firewall, and access-control technologies * Support Cisco, Juniper, F5, and other multi-vendor networking platforms * Work with specialized technologies including InfiniBand and Fibre Channel SAN environments * Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and infrastructure issues * Support network security through firewall configuration, access controls, and authentication technologies * Document configurations, incidents, and technical activities using ticketing and collaboration tools * Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to network incidents as required * Work collaboratively with engineers, system administrators, and other technical teams to resolve complex infrastructure issues, This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. 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