Network Engineer with Security Clearance

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Location:

Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB), MA
Work Model: 100% Onsite (Core hours: 7:30am–4:30pm EST)
Clearance:
Active Secret required; clearable candidates eligible for sponsorship

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as a technical lead supporting the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC) at Hanscom Air Force Base. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical anchor for a lean, high-impact team managing enterprise network infrastructure for over 7,500 end users, 80+ buildings, and 2 remote sites.
As part of the Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise, you will oversee a complex, converged environment encompassing 500+ Cisco network devices across both classified and unclassified domains. Because we operate as a tight-knit local NOC and engineering team combined, there is "no job too big or too small"—you will design and scope new architectural solutions, lead high-tier troubleshooting efforts, and jump in alongside team members for all-hands-on-deck operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Architecture:
Design, scope, configure, and integrate new Cisco-based network solutions and hardware into existing enterprise architecture with minimal supervision.

• Tier 3 Operations & Troubleshooting:
Serve as the team's primary subject matter expert for complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing/switching issues. Utilize tools like Wireshark to perform deep packet capture and traffic analysis into and out of the base network, cloud environments, and boundaries.

• Network Operations & Maintenance:
Administer, maintain, and optimize 500+ unclassified and classified Cisco network devices, IP address management tools, and network management platforms.

• Scripting & System Hardening:
Utilize Python or Power Shell scripting to automate backend system maintenance, apply fixes, and execute system hardening.

• Solar Winds Administration:
Leverage deep working knowledge of Solar Winds Orion (NPM/NCM) for proactive network monitoring, maintenance, and deployment configuration.

• Cisco ISE Management:
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) across the base environment (minimum 2 years hands-on experience required).

• Compliance & Security:
Ensure network alignment with DISA STIGs and local military regulations; apply system hardening measures and maintain strict operational documentation.

• Documentation & Mapping:
Create and maintain detailed network topology maps (classified and unclassified) using Microsoft Visio, alongside Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Hardware & Physical

Infrastructure: Assist with racking, mounting, and cabling (Fiber, CAT5E, CAT6) network hardware and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems; interface with vendors for warranty claims and upgrades.

• Mentorship:
Serve as the senior go-to technical guide for junior engineers on the team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

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Experience:

10+ years of dedicated, recent hands-on networking experience in large-scale enterprise environments (7,000+ users / hundreds of network devices).

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Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field (or an additional 4+ years of relevant network engineering experience in lieu of a degree).

• Clearance:
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance preferred; candidates who are U.S. citizens eligible for clearance sponsorship will be considered.

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Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570/8140 compliant) strongly preferred. Candidates without Sec+ must be willing and able to obtain certification within 30–60 days of hire.

• Core Technical Stack:
o Deep, current expertise with Cisco routers and switches (Layer 2 / Layer 3 protocols, routing protocols).
o Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Cisco ISE.
o Advanced troubleshooting capabilities with Solar Winds Orion (NPM/NCM) and Wireshark.
o Practical experience using Power Shell or Python for network automation, backend scripting, and…