Network Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33621, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Venatore
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Venatôre is a mission-driven government contractor based in Tampa, FL, supporting federal and civilian agencies with secure cutting-edge technology, cybersecurity, and mission support services. Our teams are trusted in demanding environments because we integrate with client missions, combining technical depth, operational precision, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful results where they matter most. About the Job
Venatôre is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program. This position serves as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining complex enterprise network infrastructures. The role emphasizes advanced network technologies, including Software-Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualization, Zero Trust architectures, network automation, and hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity. The Senior Network Engineer will provide technical direction, independently solve complex engineering challenges, support mission-critical programs and projects, and represent the organization in technical engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
This position is located onsite at USCENTCOM Headquarters at Mac Dill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and requires up to 10% CONUS and OCONUS travel annually. Responsibilities Network Design and Architecture
* Develop enterprise network designs supporting advanced routing, segmentation, resiliency, scalability, and automation.
* Architect secure network solutions using Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Cisco Identity Services Engine, Palo Alto Networks, or equivalent technologies.
* Integrate Zero Trust principles, identity-based access controls, and microsegmentation across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
* Develop technical specifications, detailed network architecture diagrams, schematics, and implementation documentation.
* Define hardware and software maintenance requirements, implementation techniques, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
* Evaluate network technologies and recommend solutions aligned with organizational objectives and mission requirements.
* Design secure and scalable connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
* Develop practical and innovative technical solutions to complex network engineering problems.
Network Implementation and Operations
* Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, VPN, data center, and cloud-connected network environments.
* Configure and optimize network routing, switching, redundancy, performance, and failover capabilities.
* Implement and support routing and transport technologies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, and MPLS.
* Configure and maintain VLANs, VPNs, Quality of Service, IPv6, firewall policies, and network segmentation controls.
* Manage advanced firewalls, load balancers, gateways, routers, switches, bridges, and other network infrastructure components.
* Administer identity-based network access policies and network security controls.
* Conduct testing, validation, and performance analysis of network systems and proposed changes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex network connectivity, performance, routing, security, and availability issues.
* Maintain technical expertise across network and computer hardware and software interconnection, integration, and interfacing technologies.
* Support network lifecycle activities, including upgrades, maintenance, configuration management, and technology refresh initiatives.
Software-Defined Networking and Automation
* Design, implement, and support Software-Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization solutions.
* Develop and maintain network automation workflows using Ansible, Python, Terraform, or equivalent tools.
* Automate network configuration, deployment, validation, monitoring, and compliance activities.
* Integrate programmable infrastructure and orchestration capabilities into enterprise network operations.
* Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, security, and reliability through automation.
* Maintain documentation and source control for network automation scripts, templates, and workflows.
Network Security and Zero Trust
* Design and operate network security architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
* Implement microsegmentation and least-privilege access controls across enterprise and cloud environments.
* Configure and maintain firewall rules, access control policies, secure remote access, and identity-aware network controls.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify, assess, and remediate network vulnerabilities.
* Ensure network designs and configurations comply with applicable Department of Defense security policies, technical standards, and operational requirements.
* Support secure connectivity for mission-critical systems and regulated environments.
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