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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** TAD PGS, Inc.
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $312,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Simulation, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Operational Systems, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2E83813F52754C119A5457DFEDB2A22B/job/

## About the Role

Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret Security Clearance., * Possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, a related field, or a combination of equivalent experience, education, and certifications.

 * Have 3+ years designing or supporting mission networks.
 * Are experienced troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and network security appliances.
 * Have knowledge of Linux networking, TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
 * Are comfortable troubleshooting complex network performance and security issues.
 * Are able to obtain an Final Top Secret level security clearance by your start date
Desired Qualifications:

 * Possess a Master's in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
 * Have 5+ years supporting mission networks.
 * Have experience with network automation, Software Defined Networking (SDN), or Infrastructure as Code.
 * Hold certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Security+, or equivalent.
 * Have built network protocols at layer 3 and above.
 * Have used network simulation and emulation tools to assess application or protocol performance.
Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

## Description

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network capabilities supporting advanced prototypes. Our work spans laboratory, enterprise, and government-owned environments where reliability, security, and performance are critical. We need someone who enjoys troubleshooting difficult networking problems, modernizing infrastructure, and helping engineering teams deploy capabilities efficiently and securely., * You will design, configure, and maintain secure project networks.

 * You will troubleshoot network performance, routing, and connectivity issues across multiple environments.
 * You will support secure communications and network architectures for research and operational systems.
 * You will create and configure network scenarios for characterizing the performance of network solutions.
 * You will collaborate with software, cybersecurity, and systems engineers to deploy new capabilities.
Basic Hiring Criteria