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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Arcfield, Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Salary:** $155,675.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Complex Networks, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Hardware Design, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Machine Learning, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Server Administration, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Network Switches, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Integration Tests, Information Technology, Network Support, Enterprise Integration, Cisco - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-chantilly-va--0f41191a-6add-4025-8a56-ec16d3226128 ## About the Role * Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. * BS 5-7, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2 * Demonstrated experience supporting system monitoring, installation, configuration, integration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools. * Demonstrated experience supporting network engineering activities, including configuration, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT networks. * Demonstrated experience performing system upgrades, patching, and security configuration (e.g., service packs, patches, hotfixes). * Demonstrated experience monitoring system and network performance to ensure availability and reliability. * Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, QoS). * Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex system and network issues across multiple domains (hardware, software, network). * Demonstrated experience supporting or developing technical tools, systems, or processes related to automation or Artificial Intelligence (AI). Preferred: * CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570/8140 baseline). * CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). * CompTIA A+ (for hardware/system support roles)., Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atmospheric Sciences, Automation, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Systems, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Firewalls, Government Contracts, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Identify Issues, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Integration Testing, Load Balancing, Machine Learning, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Integration, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Support, Network Switching, Operating Systems, Performance Analysis, Peripheral Hardware, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), QoS (Quality of Service), Security Patches, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Simulation, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Evaluation, Software Patches, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Delivery, Testing, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, VPN (Virtual Private Network) ## Description The Engineer will assist the Sponsor by using engineering principles for hardware, software, and systems, and/or network engineering to support applicable requirements for building, analyzing, and managing a system of systems. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: * Monitoring active systems and infrastructure and supporting the installation, configuration, integration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and systems management tools. * Assist Senior Engineer(s) as it relates to hardware in the design, development, examination, testing, integration, and modification of computer systems and related electrical systems, servers, chips, peripherals, and circuit boards as required. * Assist Senior Engineer(s) as it relates to software in applying principles of engineering to the design, development, maintenance, integration, testing, and evaluation of software that support the intended operations of computers, systems, or other items containing such software, as required. To include the development of appropriate software and design documentation. * Assist Senior Engineer(s) As it relates networks in the creation, management, and integration of information technology networks. To include providing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes and security configurations, and troubleshooting complex network issues involving various factors; monitoring network performance to ensure availability and reliability. Supports the configuration and installation of various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS). 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