Sr. Embedded Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Embedded Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Senior Embedded Network Engineer
Work Locations:
Tampa, FL | Linthicum Heights, MD | Marlborough, MA | Carlsbad, CA
Job Type: Direct Hire

Clearance Required:

Active DoD Secret (or higher)
Compensation: $190k–$220K (based on experience level)
Work Environment: 100% Onsite About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Network Engineer to develop next-generation encrypted networking products supporting government and defense programs. This role sits at the intersection of embedded Linux, high-speed networking, and secure communications. You’ll build and enhance secure data plane applications, integrate IP security stacks, and support mission-critical networking systems. This is not general embedded development.
This is embedded + networking + IPSEC

Key Responsibilities
Develop C/C++ software in embedded Linux environments Build and optimize secure networking features (IPSEC, routing, TCP/IP) Work within fast-path data plane architectures Integrate secure and open-source networking stacks Follow secure coding practices and support vulnerability mitigation

Required Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) 5+ years networking experience (TCP/IP, routing, IPSEC, control/data plane) 5–7+ years embedded Linux development experience Strong C/C++ programming skills Experience building secure products and using static analysis tools

Preferred Experience
User-space packet processing or kernel bypass technologies (e.g., VPP or similar)

Experience with secure routers, VPN devices, or encryption products Familiarity with Linux networking internals Rust experience (nice to have) If you’re an embedded Linux engineer with deep networking and IP security experience and an active clearance, this is an opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-driven technology.