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Specialist, Network Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required) joins the team to support Space Domain Awareness mission solutions. This role involves designing, operating, troubleshooting, and securing enterprise networks across classified and unclassified environments. The engineer will lead local network modernization, resolve advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 issues, and support Zero Trust initiatives while maintaining DISA STIG compliance. Daily tasks include administering routing and switching operations involving BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and STP, as well as executing zero-downtime upgrades and lifecycle refreshes. Key technologies include Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, and Dell devices, alongside automation tools for scripting and templating. The position requires managing multi-vendor network fabrics, fiber optic infrastructure, and COMSEC coordination to ensure high-availability performance for mission-critical operations within a regulated defense environment.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across classified and unclassified environments.
Administer routing and switching operations including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and enterprise segmentation.
Perform advanced root cause analysis and resolution for complex network incidents affecting mission-critical operations.
Automate network configuration, compliance, and deployment tasks using scripting and templating tools.
Implement and maintain DISA STIG-compliant network configurations across all enterprise devices.
Support Zero Trust Architecture initiatives through posture assessment, policy enforcement, and access control.
Execute network upgrades and lifecycle refreshes with minimal operational impact in high-availability environments.
Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and implementation plans.
What we're looking for
Must have an active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within 6 months.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Bachelor’s Degree in Network Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field with 4 years of experience; Graduate Degree with 2 years; or 8 years of experience without a degree.
6+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure in a DoD, federal, or similarly regulated environment.
Strong hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Juniper and Cisco network devices.
Experience applying and maintaining DISA STIG compliance across network devices.
Experience with network automation using scripting, templates, or similar tools.
Juniper
Cisco
Palo Alto
BGP
OSPF
VLANs
STP
Zero Trust Architecture
DISA STIG
Network Automation
SolarWinds
Arista
Dell
Cisco ISE
Apstra Data Center Director
COMSEC
Security+