Senior Network Engineer; Secret Clearance - CONUS

A Senior Network Engineer position just opened up with our DoD/DHA client. In this role you will serve as the lead network subject matter expert (SME) for CONUS and global operations, ensuring secure, high-performing LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure in support of the DoD medical mission. You must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related and an active Secret Clearance. CCNP and CISSP Certifications are also required.

Location:

Continental United States (Phoenix, AZ; Texas; Florida; North Carolina; Huntsville, Alabama preferred)

Position:
Senior Network Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Compensation: $125,000 to $155,000/year depending on experience

Duration: 5 year contract

Schedule:

Remote;
Travel required as needed to designated hospitals

Benefits will be offered: PTO, Holidays, Health Insurance, 401k

Serves as the lead network subject matter expert (SME) for CONUS and global operations, ensuring secure, high-performing LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure in support of the DoD medical mission. Acts as the primary escalation point for complex network issues and drives standards, policy, and performance optimization across all DHA facilities.

• Serve as the primary CONUS and global point of contact for network engineering and operations
• Lead and coordinate network specialists and cross-functional teams

• Design, install, configure, and manage LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across all OSI layers
• Support routing, switching, and multi-protocol environments

• Utilize tools such as Solar Winds (Orion), ARMIS, and Ansible
• Analyze performance using MIB, MRTG, and network diagnostic tools

• Implement and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS systems
• Maintain secure LAN/WAN boundary protections
• Ensure compliance with DoD/DHA standards and policies

• Develop and maintain network standards, procedures, and best practices
• Coordinate with NetMOD Network Standards Team
• Recommend upgrades, tuning, and operational improvements

• Advise government personnel and partners on network design and deployment
• Provide status updates and technical guidance to leadership

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years relevant experience OR Technical/Vocational training + 10 years experience
• CCNP, CISSP Certifications
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• IAM Level III (DoD 8570/8140 compliant)
• Ability to perform duties across subordinate network roles
• Core protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP
• Network technologies:
  Ethernet, WAN, routing/switching, VPNs
• OSI model troubleshooting (all layers)
• Microsoft OS, Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS
• Network hardware (routers, switches, terminal servers)
• Testing tools (OTDR, cable testers, sniffers)
• DoD/DHA network environments

• Zero Trust Architecture experience