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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Virtual, Inc. - **Location:** Edwards Air Force Base, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, CompTIA Network+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, IP Address Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Routing, Network Administration, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** October 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9229127/network-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering OR an associate's degree (AA/AS) and 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering. * Industry-level knowledge and skills equivalent to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ (active certification strongly preferred). * Experience administering enterprise networks (LAN/WAN), including VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPN tunnels, DNS/DHCP. * Experience integrating and managing network-connected appliances (PDUs, NTP, printers, clocks) in regulated environments. * Demonstrated proficiency with certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation) and Data in Transit (DIT) encryption standards. * Strong troubleshooting skills with a track record of timely issue resolution in mission-critical settings. * Proficiency in network documentation, IP address management (IPAM), and maintaining artifacts in a CMDB. * Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity, systems, and operations teams., * Experience supporting NASA, federal, or defense mission networks. * Familiarity with Armstrong/Agency IT configuration management processes (CCRs/DRs/STRs) and presenting to technical control boards. * Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging tools for capacity and performance management. * Knowledge of Agency/Center cybersecurity baselines, policies, and compliance reporting. Work Environment & Schedule. Requirements * This is an onsite role in Edwards, CA with limited travel. Occasional after-hours or on-call support may be required during mission activities. * Active Public Trust and must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance * Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status * New hires assigned on this project will be required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol tests per our client's contract requirements * Must be willing and able to undergo a government Public Trust (SF-85) background investigation. What is Important to Us: * You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking. * You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork. * Your problem-solving skills are excellent. * You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career. * You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients. ## Description Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Network Engineer to join our team. This work requires a dedicated Network Engineer to provide day-to-day network administration that is critical to mission success. This role ensures mission network requirements are communicated, prioritized, and implemented, and that all network connected devices are integrated and maintained in compliance with Agency and Center cybersecurity requirements., * Provide dedicated network administration for mission network infrastructure, ensuring mission requirements are effectively communicated, prioritized, and implemented. * Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN environments, including configuration and management of VLANs, subnets, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, and hardware-based VPN tunnels in support of mission operations. * Install, configure, and maintain network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, and related infrastructure devices). * Configure and manage network-connected appliances (e.g., Smart PDUs, NTP servers, printers, display clocks), ensuring proper integration and compliance with cybersecurity standards-digital certificate management and Data in Transit (DIT) encryption included. * Monitor system utilization, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to optimize network reliability and throughput. * Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day IT system issues in a timely manner to minimize impact to mission operations. * Maintain accurate documentation (network diagrams, IP address management records, device configurations, appliance inventories, certificate expiration tracking) in the centralized Configuration Management Database (CMDB). * Coordinate network requirements, issues, and concerns with IT disciplines across the Center and Agency to ensure consistent, interoperable services. * Provide weekly status updates on assigned tasks, including outstanding requests and appliance compliance status.