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# Network Engineer with Secret Clearance

- **Company:** CALNET INC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Failover, Firmware, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Network Topologies, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, NetFlow, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, Nessus, Npm(Software), Splunk, Cisco, SSL VPN, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9294297/network-engineer-with-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
 * Experience with Cisco routers/switches (C8200, C9300, C9500 series preferred).
 * Experience with TACLANE Encryptor Operation
 * SolarWinds Certified Professional - Network Performance Monitor (SCP-NPM)
 * Strong understanding of:

 * TCP/IP
 * BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
 * VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS
 * IPSec, SSL VPN

Experience with firewall technologies (Cisco FMC, ASA, ISE or equivalent).

Experience supporting secure government environments.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

CCNA or CCNP Certification

Active Secret clearance
This opportunity is in Washington DC.

## Description

The Network Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, security, and sustainment of enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical government systems. This role ensures secure, high-availability connectivity across LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments while maintaining compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 controls, and agency-specific cybersecurity policies., 1. Network Design & Architecture

 * Design and implement enterprise LAN/WAN solutions.
 * Develop network diagrams (logical/physical) and configuration documentation.
 * Engineer high-availability solutions (HSRP/VRRP, failover, load balancing).
 * Support network modernization initiatives (SDN, automation, Zero Trust).

 2. Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
 * Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls.
 * Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle refresh planning.
 * Monitor performance using enterprise tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetFlow).
 * Troubleshoot Layer 1-7 issues using packet capture and traffic analysis tools.
 * Support 24x7 operations and incident response.

 3. Security & Compliance
 * Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with:

 * DoD RMF
 * NIST SP 800-53
 * STIG hardening requirements

Configure ACLs, VLAN segmentation, VPN tunnels, IPSec, and TLS.

Support firewall rule reviews and change control board (CCB) processes.

Participate in vulnerability scanning remediation (ACAS/Nessus).

Contribute to Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation packages.

 4. Documentation & Reporting
 * Maintain network topology diagrams and IP addressing schemas.
 * Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
 * Provide performance metrics for contract reporting.
 * Support audits and inspections.