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# Mid-Level Network Engineer / active Top Secret

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Internetworking, Interoperability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Peripherals, Firewalls (Computer Science), SDN Network
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9210092/mid-level-network-engineer-active-top-secret

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; or an Associate's degree and 7+ years of experience.
 + An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
 * Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in network engineering, system administration, or cybersecurity.
 * Proficiency in network troubleshooting, infrastructure design, and security implementation.
 * Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, BGP, etc.) and security best practices.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
 * U.S. citizenship required.
 * A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud-based network infrastructure.
 * Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools, automation scripting, and cybersecurity frameworks.

## Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to design, install, maintain, and optimize network and communications systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in troubleshooting network issues, assisting with architecture design, and implementing security and infrastructure improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of network protocols, topologies, hardware, and security principles to ensure efficient system operations.

 * Gather user network requirements using multiple methodologies and develop technical documentation, system security requirements, and test plans.
 * Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across various protocols, topologies, and hardware environments.
 * Assist with network architecture design, feasibility assessments, and cost studies.
 * Utilize expertise in internetworking, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance and develop network infrastructure.
 * Apply technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network solutions.
 * Collaborate with team members to develop new network designs and contribute to service improvements.
 * Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) as needed to ensure network resilience.
 * Responsible for design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and addressing interoperability for all features and components, including:

 * Switches, firewalls, load balancers, software-defined networking (SDN), and private cloud infrastructure.