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# Network Engineer (Secret Clearance)

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000 - $120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Spanning Tree Protocols, Cisco IOS, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9301832/network-engineer-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree and 5+ years of technical experience supporting network, systems, and infrastructure
 * IAT II certification (Security+CE or higher) and CCNA (highly preferred)
 * Proficiency confgiruing and troubleshooting VLANs, VTP, Port Security, Spanning Tree Protocol, L2/L3
 * Experience implementing routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS
 * Experience troubleshooting Layer 1 and Layer 2 enclaves
 * Experience administering encryption devices, TACLANEs, firewalls
 * Experience supporting DoW systems

## Description

* Act as an escalation point during absences, managing shift operations and priorities.
 * Monitor enterprise networks and transport systems for faults, outages, and performance issues.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve Layer 1-3 network incidents using SOPs and automation tools.
 * Escalate complex outages and provide detailed troubleshooting documentation.
 * Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise routers, switches, and network devices.
 * Perform Cisco IOS/IOS-XE upgrades and firmware updates.
 * Coordinate with carriers and vendors to resolve circuit and service disruptions.
 * Execute network changes and Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) in accordance with change management procedures.
 * Apply STIGs, patch vulnerabilities, and maintain cybersecurity compliance.
 * Manage TACLANE and other Type-1 encryption devices, ensuring secure network operations.
 * Maintain COMSEC accountability and compliance with DoD security standards.
 * Lead network modernization, technology refresh, and engineering initiatives.
 * Provide on-call support for critical network outages and operational incidents.