Senior Network Engineer (Cleared)
Design, build, secure, and operate a high-performance hybrid network spanning on-prem and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) for a cleared government mission in Virginia. Day-to-day covers routing/switching, firewalls, VPNs, Zero Trust, automation with Python/Ansible/Terraform, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly and U.S. citizenship.
- Compensation
- $105.9K–$233.9K / yr
- Location
- Virginia, Virginia, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Network engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, or Fortinet gear, including Cisco CLI and GUI
- Deep routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
- Cloud networking experience (VPCs, VNets, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
- Solid grasp of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and NAC
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or schematic capture tools
- Ability to read network diagrams, cable run lists, electrical schematics, and power requirements
- Strong communication with people at every level
- Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years experience (hiring mid-level through principal, 16+ years)
Nice to have
- Certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE, PCNSE, AWS Advanced Networking, CISSP, or ITIL v4
- Experience with monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, or NetFlow
- Government, defense, or regulated industry background
- SDN and SD-WAN experience
- ITIL and change management experience
- Master's degree
Full description
Please do not waste your time applying if you do not have an active TS/SCI w/FSP. Our system will automatically delete your application.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph | Type: Full-time | Location: Virginia
Base Pay: $105,900 to $233,900, depending on level
The Opportunity
Join a mission-focused team as the engineer responsible for building and running a secure, high-performing network across on-prem and cloud environments. You will design it, fix it, automate it, and mentor others along the way.
What You'll Do
- Design network architecture that is secure, scalable, and fast
- Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers
- Install, move, and decommission equipment and cabling as needs change
- Build and manage hybrid and cloud networks in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Apply Zero Trust principles and next-gen firewall practices aligned with NIST and ISO 27001
- Lead deep troubleshooting and tune performance using metrics
- Test and roll out patches, new features, and tool updates
- Automate with Python, Ansible, or Terraform
- Plan redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery
- Write SOPs, network documentation, and training for IT staff
- Coach junior engineers and work across teams on IT projects
What You Bring
- Hands-on with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, or Fortinet gear, including Cisco CLI and GUI
- Deep routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
- Cloud networking experience (VPCs, VNets, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
- Strong communication with people at every level
- Solid grasp of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and NAC
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or schematic capture tools
- Ability to read network diagrams, cable run lists, electrical schematics, and power requirements
- Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience
- U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Nice to Have
- Certs such as CCIE (a big plus), CCNP, JNCIE, PCNSE, AWS Advanced Networking, CISSP, or ITIL v4
- Monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, or NetFlow
- Government, defense, or regulated industry background