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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** CLEAREDGE, LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, HP Thin Clients, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Routing & Switching, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d5701b48-5d2c-46fa-bd0f-34f9e53f4d61/senior-network-engineer

## About the Role

* A collaborative engineer who thrives as part of an integrated technical team
 * Self-motivated with a desire to build and expand your technical expertise
 * Familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies
 * A forward thinker who enjoys learning new technologies and driving network innovation
 * Experienced with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper networking products
 * Skilled in network design, routing, switching, and optimization
 * Knowledgeable about network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems, * Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
 * PhD + 10 years of experience, or
 * Master's + 12 years of experience, or
 * Bachelor's + 14 years of experience, or
 * Associate's + 16 years of experience, or
 * High School/GED + 18 years of experience
 * IAT Level II certification
 * Strong experience with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper products
 * Expertise in network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
 * Proficiency in network security tools and practices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN)
 * Strong VMware skills are highly desirable
 * Working knowledge of hardware and desktop support, including Thin Client networking and administration

Nice to have

 * System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience
 * Industry certifications at IAT Level III

## Description

* Designing, configuring, and maintaining complex network infrastructure across multiple mission areas
 * Implementing and managing secure communication paths in compliance with customer and industry standards
 * Monitoring network performance, analyzing traffic patterns, and resolving connectivity issues
 * Supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT and network systems
 * Managing network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
 * Leading troubleshooting efforts and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and support staff
 * Conducting network capacity planning and optimization
 * Developing and maintaining documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures
 * Implementing upgrades and enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and performance