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# Network Lead

- **Company:** Caelum Research Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support, Open Network Automation Platform, Big Ip, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9203444/network-lead

## About the Role

* Bachelor's (master's preferred) in Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
 * 8+ years enterprise network engineering with DoD/federal technical leadership.
 * Advanced routing/switching, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, firewall, IDS/IPS, NAC and DNS/DHCP.
 * Secure/classified network experience with DISA STIG and vulnerability remediation.
 * Strong documentation, diagramming, CM and change-control discipline.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance/access.

PREFERRED/HIGHLY DESIRED:

 * CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
 * Cisco ISE, Infoblox, F5 BIG-IP/BIG-IQ, Palo Alto/Cisco security and enterprise monitoring.
 * Network automation.
 * PPSM/RMF/eMASS and Redstone/Army network experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

## Description

* Lead LAN/WAN, routing/switching, wireless, firewall, IDS/IPS, NAC, DNS/DHCP/IPAM and load balancing.
 * Engineer Cisco and other Government-approved network platforms.
 * Support Cisco ISE, Infoblox, F5 BIG-IP/BIG-IQ and enterprise monitoring.
 * Own capacity, availability, performance, resiliency, QoS and lifecycle planning.
 * Integrate RMF, PPSM, boundary protection, ports/protocols, STIGs and vulnerability management.
 * Maintain authoritative schematics, SOPs, baselines, optimization analyses and CDRL inputs.
 * Perform technical trade studies and modernization planning.
 * Use Python, PowerShell or Ansible automation where approved.
 * Lead response to mission-impacting network events.

Security & Compliance

 * Ensure all network devices are configured and maintained in strict compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Army cybersecurity directives.
 * Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities in response to ACAS and CTO initiatives.
 * Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents in coordination with the security operations team.

Network Automation

 * Develop and maintain scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible to automate routine network administration tasks, device configuration, and compliance checks. Experience with Linux Bash scripting is also preferred.
 * Assist in the development of a network automation framework to improve operational efficiency.