Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Job No. R0243357)

A well‑designed and secure network is critical to moving data and enabling the Department of Defense to achieve its mission. As a Network Engineer on our team, you will work with DoD stakeholders to develop a reliable network that supports critical missions. You will collaborate with subject‑matter experts, customers, and users to understand strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network requirements, and you will share your expertise during the planning, acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.

Your work will include resolving interoperability issues across platforms and supporting the acquisition of hardware. You will apply your skills in backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking to help protect our nation’s defense networks.

• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and providing advanced support of multi‑protocol IP backbone and access networks
• 3+ years of experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions, including VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
• Experience with classified networks
• Knowledge of security, routing, and switching protocols such as BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3
  
  VPNs
• Secret clearance required
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of start date

• Experience with STIGging or security hardening of systems
• Experience with NESSUS, ACAS, or other security analysis tools
• Experience operating, deploying, or administering Linux or Unix systems and VMWare
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, VMWare, Linux, JNCIA, JNCP, or Security+

Applicants selected will be required to undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

Salary range: $77,600.00 to $ (annualized USD). This range is based on location, education, experience, and contract requirements. The position will close within 90 days from the posting date. Our benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate in the benefit programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.