Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Network Engineer

• US Citizens Only
• Location: This position is in Arlington, VA 100% on-site with occasional/situational travel..
• Clearance: DOD Top Secret/SCI - and ability to obtain a CI Poly is required Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments.
• Prepare and review technical implementation plans to provide integrated solutions, including actions, milestones, timelines and critical paths required for complete solutions
• Address and resolve technical problems relating to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements (i.e. establishing new circuits).
• Develop and document technical briefings, engineering standards, standard operating procedures, technical guidance, status reports and present to senior leadership
• Participate in the development of network architecture, engineering designs, and changes.
• Assist in evaluating current and emerging technologies - conduct technical assessments and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with key partners in various technologies to de-conflict efforts, identify innovation opportunities, gain efficiency while increasing operability
• Communicate with customer(s) on matters of significant importance to the organization
• Effectively complete individual projects and tasks. Basic Qualifications:
• BS degree and 8
• 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6
• 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• Candidate must possess an active DOD TS/SCI level security clearance, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a w/CI Poly
• IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Ability to translate highly technical matter to non-technical audience
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical depth in network services and architecture (WAN/LAN/virtual private network (VPN))
• Experience developing solutions and troubleshooting the following vendors and technologies: o Cisco Switches and routers
• S2S connections
• DMVPNs
• Advanced routing
• BGP o Palo Alto Firewalls o AWS networked design and implementations.
• Virtual Private Cloud (VPCs)
• Route 53
• Amazon Firewall Services
• Ability to make decisions and escalate when needed
• In-depth experience with security domains and industry best practices; business continuity and disaster recovery, emerging technology
• Self-starter with ability to work independently or in a team environment with little to no supervision
• Knowledge in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners
• Proficient in cloud-hosted networks
• Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field If you are interested, please send an email to