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# SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Failover, Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Data Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9311288/sd-wan-network-engineer-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance required.

 * 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting SD-WAN and enterprise networking solutions.

 * Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, virtualization, and cloud networking technologies.

 * Experience with network automation, failover testing, performance optimization, and resilient network architectures.

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desired.

## Description

Piper Companies is seeking a SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance for a world leading technology organization supporting mission-critical initiatives in the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland area. The SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance role requires 4 days onsite per week at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance will serve as a network consulting engineer responsible for delivering business and technology solutions across networking, security, mobility, cloud, and edge computing environments. An ideal candidate for the SD-WAN Network Engineer -Secret Clearance role is an experienced network professional with expertise in SD-WAN architectures, secure networking, network automation, and multi-tenant edge deployments.

Responsibilities of the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance:

 * Design, implement, and validate SD-WAN solutions that demonstrate automated failover, brownout protection, and optimized bandwidth utilization across degraded network links.

 * Serve as a Network Consulting Engineer supporting the delivery of enterprise data, security, mobility, and cloud solutions for government customers.

 * Develop and validate deployment guides and sizing baselines for multi-tenant edge compute environments and secure virtualized networking solutions.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to architect, test, and deploy secure network infrastructure aligned with mission requirements.

 * Perform network assessments, troubleshooting, optimization, and technical documentation to ensure successful solution delivery and operational readiness.