Senior Network Engineer (Secret Clearance) - CONUS

APR Consulting, Inc.
Rolling Hills Estates, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 155K

Job location

Rolling Hills Estates, United States of America

Tech stack

Wireless LAN
Microsoft Active Directory
Automation of Tests
Border Gateway Protocol
Unix
Complex Networks
Computer Networks
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Ethernet
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Identity and Access Management
Networking Hardware
Intrusion Detection Systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
OSI Models
Microsoft Operating Systems
Multi Router Traffic Grapher
Network Planning and Design
Network Diagnostics
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Performance Tuning
Ansible
Zero Trust Network Access
Simple Network Management Protocols
Sniffers
TCP/IP
Wide Area Networks
Network Routers
Computer Network Technologies
OpenVMS
Firewalls (Computer Science)
SC Clearance
Information Technology
SolarWinds (Software)
Terminal Servers

Job description

A Senior Network Engineer position just opened up with our DoD/DHA client. In this role you will serve as the lead network subject matter expert (SME) for CONUS and global operations, ensuring secure, high-performing LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure in support of the DoD medical mission. You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related and an active Secret Clearance. CCNP and CISSP Certifications are also required., Serves as the lead network subject matter expert (SME) for CONUS and global operations, ensuring secure, high-performing LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure in support of the DoD medical mission. Acts as the primary escalation point for complex network issues and drives standards, policy, and performance optimization across all DHA facilities., Enterprise Network Leadership

  • Serve as the primary CONUS and global point of contact for network engineering and operations
  • Lead and coordinate network specialists and cross-functional teams

Network Engineering & Operations

  • Design, install, configure, and manage LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across all OSI layers
  • Support routing, switching, and multi-protocol environments

Monitoring & Diagnostics

  • Utilize tools such as SolarWinds (Orion), ARMIS, and Ansible
  • Analyze performance using MIB, MRTG, and network diagnostic tools

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS systems
  • Maintain secure LAN/WAN boundary protections
  • Ensure compliance with DoD/DHA standards and policies

Standards & Policy Development

  • Develop and maintain network standards, procedures, and best practices
  • Coordinate with NetMOD Network Standards Team
  • Recommend upgrades, tuning, and operational improvements

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Advise government personnel and partners on network design and deployment
  • Provide status updates and technical guidance to leadership

Requirements

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a Vocational training?, * Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience OR Technical/Vocational training + 10 years experience

  • CCNP, CISSP Certifications
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • IAM Level III (DoD 8570/8140 compliant)
  • Ability to perform duties across subordinate network roles
  • Core protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP
  • Network technologies: Ethernet, WAN, routing/switching, VPNs
  • OSI model troubleshooting (all layers)
  • Microsoft OS, Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS
  • Network hardware (routers, switches, terminal servers)
  • Testing tools (OTDR, cable testers, sniffers)
  • DoD/DHA network environments

Preferred Experience:

  • Zero Trust Architecture experience

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