> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3959602-network-system-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3959602-network-system-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Network System Engineer

- **Company:** M9 Solutions
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Data Transmissions, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Topologies, IPv4, Junos, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Multicasting, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18750819/Network-System-Engineer-Arizona-Scottsdale

## About the Role

* Secret security clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science or Mathematics field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years.
 * U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
 * Able to travel up to 50%, including surges during site equipment deployments. A U.S. passport is required, as some travel may be outside the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

 * Enterprise network design and topology.
 * High-speed network design and implementation.
 * Juniper JNCIA-Junos (JNCIP preferred) or Cisco CCNA (CCNP preferred).
 * Hands-on experience with Juniper SRX-series firewalls.
 * Maintaining environments with Linux IDM and Windows Servers (DNS, account management), Juniper firewalls, Arista switches, and NAS/SAN storage.
 * Multicast and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
 * Vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and remediation.
 * Strong technical writing for network, system, and operations documentation.
 * Public cloud networking and services, including AWS.
 * VMware vSphere and virtual machines.
 * Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
 * 6 years integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls, and gateways in IPv4 (TCP/UDP) data communications systems.
 * Within the past 5 years, proven experience in at least two of the following: 1 year as a systems manager or operator in Microsoft or Linux environments (Windows Server 2012 or newer, Windows 7 or newer clients, Linux); 1 year of LAN administration, operation, and architecture with 30+ client systems; managing mixed Windows and Linux environments; virtualization of hardware platforms, operating systems, storage, or network resources.
 * Collaborative team player and clear communicator who enjoys technical leadership, continuous learning, and improving how the work gets done.

## Description

M9 Solutions is seeking a Network System Engineer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Scottsdale, AZ. An active Secret clearance is required., * Analyzes network requirements, then designs, documents, implements, and verifies data communications networks supporting satellite ground systems.

 * Develops network plans and designs, installs components, and configures services to meet program requirements.
 * Analyzes network topologies, traffic, and capacity needs for monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting during deployment events.
 * Supports network operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting between deployments across networks of different classification levels, including security configurations, diagnostics, corrective actions, and clear change documentation.
 * Installs devices in equipment racks and user workspaces.
 * Works mainly in an office setting, with some work in a raised-floor computing environment.