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# Network Engineer/Architect, Senior

- **Company:** ITI
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, In-Plane Switching (IPS), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9278308/network-engineerarchitect-senior

## About the Role

* 8+ years network engineering experience

 * Security X (formerly CASP+) certification

 * Strong knowledge of enterprise network security technologies

 * Experience with firewall administration and policy management

 * Proficiency with DNS/DNSSEC implementation

 * Experience with IDS/IPS configuration and monitoring

 * Knowledge of DISA STIG compliance requirements

 * Network documentation and design skills

 * Experience with classified network environments

Preferred Qualification:

 * CISSP certification

 * Cisco CCNP certification

 * Palo Alto or Fortinet certifications

 * Experience with DFAS network infrastructure

 * Prior DoD network engineering experience

 * Experience with Zero Trust implementations

 * Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS)

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications:

· CompTIA Security X (CASP) or equivalent

Clearance:

· Active Top-Secret clearance is required.

· Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.

## Description

* Provide senior network engineering support for DFAS CCE infrastructure

 * Maintain network architecture and configuration design documentation

 * Provide architecture and configuration design updates as solutions are deployed

 * Support Security Team operations at all DFAS locations for network security

 * Support firewall, web proxy/filter, IDS/IPS, DNS, DNSSEC operations

 * Implement change control process for network configurations

 * Support network security troubleshooting and access issue resolution

 * Maintain secure configurations per DISA STIGs

 * Support COOP/DR planning and exercises

 * Coordinate with government team members on coverage and workload