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TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Timemid
State College, Pennsylvania, US$100k – $115kPosted March 5, 2026

Salary Context

This role offers $100k–$115k. The median for Mid-level risk roles is $107k–$143k (based on 26 listings). 14% below median.

Job Description

Title:

  • Network Engineer

Location:

  • State College, Pennsylvania (ON-SITE)

Clearance Required:

  • Top Secret

Certification Required:

  • Security+ or IAT II Equivalent

Years of Experience Required:

  • 4 Years AND Bachelors Degree OR
  • 6 Years AND Associates Degree

Top Skills Required:

  • Cisco Network Administration/Engineering
  • Routing/Switching/Switch Configuration
  • Firewalls

Great to have Skills:

  • Comsec
  • STIGs
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Linux & Windows System Administration

Job Description

We are searching for a Network Engineer to join our team. This role will provide high-level network administration, development, and design assistance for secure collateral networks. It will also support additional enterprise network areas as needed, to ensure the enablement of key research and administrative functions.

Job Duties:

  • Administer, ensure operations, and secure configuration of collateral network infrastructure
  • Respond and remediate to complex/escalated system and network security vulnerabilities
  • Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
  • Analyze network traffic and diagnose/correct escalated network and performance issues
  • Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
  • Present network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
  • Design and provide oversight of the installation and configuration of networks, and secure enclaves, to comply with government and federal regulations
  • Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
  • Assist in the development and acquisition of network management tools
  • This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
  • Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required

o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

 Medical, dental & vision

 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

 Short and long-term disability

 Health Spending Account (HSA)

 Transportation benefits

 Employee Assistance Program

 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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