Senior Network Engineer Security Clearance

Join Clear Edge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, Clear Edge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

Clear Edge offers an extremely competitive benefits package, including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab.

Join Clear Edge as a Network Engineer supporting programs and infrastructure. You will design, implement, maintain, and secure network systems, ensuring reliable and protected communication across software engineering and operational environments. Your work will include implementing and maintaining security measures, analyzing network performance, troubleshooting issues, recommending improvements, and supporting both Linux and Windows systems to ensure secure and efficient network operations.

• Experienced in designing, implementing, and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Proficient with Linux and Windows
• Knowledgeable in implementing and maintaining network security measures
• Comfortable performing physical network tasks, including climbing ladders to access equipment
• Skilled in troubleshooting network performance and recommending upgrades or modifications
• Familiar with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources
• Experienced with automation tools such as Ansible or Salt
• Familiar with AWS and virtualized network environments

• Design and implement enterprise network infrastructures
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity or throughput issues
• Implement and maintain network security controls and configurations
• Perform configuration changes, upgrades, and patches on routers, switches, firewalls, and servers
• Support Linux and Windows systems, including system administration tasks as required
• Use automation tools such as Ansible or Salt to streamline network operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable network functionality
• Recommend network upgrades or modifications based on performance and security analysis

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Minimum of three (3) years as a Network Engineer within the last three (3) years
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows
• CCNA or CCNP certification
• Security+ certification
• Ability to climb ladders and perform physical network installation and maintenance tasks
• Twelve (12) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or four (4) additional years of network engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• IAT Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M

• Experience patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources
• Experience developing or using Ansible or Salt scripts
• Experience with AWS and virtualized network environments
• Windows and Linux system administration experience

Clear Edge is an equal opportunity employer.