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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Performance Monitor
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9195932/network-engineer

## About the Role

* Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
 * Required to pass drug testing prior to start and randomly through the year
 * Certifications:
 + DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance (e.g., CompTIA Security+CE baseline)
 + Active CCNA
 * Bachelor's Degree
 * 8 years of relevant experience
 * Technical Background: Senior-level hands-on experience supporting enterprise network engineering, network operations, or infrastructure engineering in federal, defense, intelligence, or similarly secure environments.

## Description

SMS is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS clearance Network Engineer to manage mission-critical voice and data networks for our Air Force District of Washington / National Capital Region (AFNCR) contract. The Network Engineer will support mission-critical network infrastructure within a secure federal environment. This role 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., * Infrastructure Support: Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and firewall systems.

 * Specialized Systems: Engineer and maintain secure telecommunication and command-and-control systems like the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) within the National Military Command Center (NMCC).
 * Operations & Maintenance: Monitor network health, execute upgrades, perform patching, and resolve complex latency or connectivity faults.
 * Compliance: Implement DoD cybersecurity mandates, including DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
 * Documentation: Create architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change-management implementation plans.


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