Network Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33601, USA
Listed on 2026-07-17
Listing for:
Insight Global, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
The Network Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of secure enterprise network infrastructure across large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) environments. This role bridges architectural design and hands-on engineering by translating high-level network strategies into deployable solutions while actively building, securing, and troubleshooting complex networks.
The position focuses heavily on Zero Trust architecture, including endpoint compliance (Comply to Connect / C2C), network access control (NAC), and application micro-segmentation using tools such as Cisco Secure Workload. The engineer will play a key role in enforcing secure, policy-driven access, improving application visibility, and protecting data flows across globally distributed and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Translate architectural designs into engineering plans, configurations, and deployment strategies
• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security frameworks, including: ○ Endpoint compliance and device authentication (C2C) ○ Network access control (NAC) ○ Micro-segmentation and workload protection (Cisco Secure Workload)
• Engineer and support Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including Cisco ACI
• Develop and enforce secure application data flows across data centers and multi-cloud environments
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across network layers, including routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Ensure all configurations meet DoD STIG and RMF compliance standards
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and cloud teams to ensure secure integration across environments
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, data flows, and SOPs
• Evaluate and test new technologies, firmware, and security updates prior to deployment
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• CCNA or CCNP certification (CCNP preferred for senior candidates)
• Minimum years of experience based on education: ○ 12 years (HS), 10 (Associate), 8 (Bachelor’s), 6 (Master’s), 3 (PhD)
• Strong experience with: ○ Enterprise Cisco networking (routing, switching, firewalls) ○ Network security and Zero Trust concepts ○ Troubleshooting complex network environments
• Experience working in DoD or government network environments Desired Qualifications
• DoD 8140 compliance (Work Role Code 441 – Network Operations Specialist)
• CCNP or CCIE certification
• Experience with Cisco ACI (SDN) or SD-WAN technologies
• Experience with Cisco Secure Workload or similar micro-segmentation tools
• Hands-on experience with Comply to Connect (C2C) or NAC solutions
• Background in network automation (Python, Ansible, REST APIs)
Experience leading or supporting large-scale network deployments
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