Principal Network Engineer

Company Overview

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission‑first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure Dev Sec Ops  practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end‑to‑end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting‑edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people‑focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued.

We are seeking a highly skilled and cleared Network Engineer with expertise in configuring both cloud‑based and hardware network devices using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for classified government projects. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and efficient network infrastructures across on‑premises and cloud environments to support sensitive, mission‑critical systems.

• Design, configure, and manage classified cloud‑based networking environments (AWS, Azure) and physical network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Implement and maintain network infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Collaborate with development, security, and cloud engineering teams to integrate networking with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Work closely with government stakeholders to design scalable and secure network architectures for evolving mission‑critical needs.
• Ensure compliance with government security protocols (NIST, FISMA, DISA STIGs), implementing secure networking solutions such as VPNs, firewalls, and network segmentation.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, hardening of network devices, and risk‑management tasks to meet government compliance and security objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across classified environments, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective measures for network‑related incidents ensuring minimal downtime.
• Document and maintain network architectures, configurations, and IaC scripts with special attention to classified data handling and security protocols.
• Assist with network capacity planning and scaling for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring both cloud and on‑premises resources are properly integrated.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends to optimize and evolve the network architecture.

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline; degree requirement can be met with four years of hands‑on experience in a software engineer or similar full‑time position.
• 3‑5+ years of experience in network engineering, including cloud‑based and hardware network device configuration.
• Proficiency in using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation).
• Strong knowledge of secure network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs), firewall management, VPNs, and secure cloud networking.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or private cloud environments, with strong knowledge of VPCs, security groups, and hybrid cloud networking (Direct Connect, Express Route).
• Experience with automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash, Power Shell) for network management and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including Zero Trust, network segmentation, and firewall rule management.
• Deep understanding of government security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs) and the ability to…