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Sr Principal Network Engineer - Secret joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves designing, operating, and managing RMF compliant classified and unclassified networks in both lab and field environments while utilizing Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices. The engineer will deploy network management tools, install security patches, monitor uptime and latency, and develop scripting to optimize the IT environment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software issues, documenting designs with detailed schematics, and collaborating on procurement for network equipment. Technical requirements include expertise in IPv4/IPv6 design, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and Cisco IOS/Fire Power/PANOS systems. Preferred skills include experience with Splunk, Cisco ISE, SDWAN, Ansible, and HAIPE/TACLANE military COMSEC equipment to solve complex data flow scenarios for national defense products.
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Design, operate, and manage RMF-compliant classified and unclassified networks in lab and field environments.
Deploy, utilize, and maintain network management tools to ensure system performance.
Install security patches in accordance with program requirements and technical specifications.
Monitor and sustain target uptime and latency while implementing scripts for environment optimization.
Troubleshoot complex networking issues in collaboration with users, partners, and vendors.
Manage the procurement process for network hardware, software, licenses, and system refreshes.
Create detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation for system hand-offs to Cyber Security.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's with 8 years, or an Associate's with 10 years, or a High School Diploma with 12 years.
Must possess a current US Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret access.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.
Must have a Security+ certification or higher.
Experience in network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection is required.
Must understand and implement IPv4/IPv6 designs including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP protocols.
Must be able to configure and troubleshoot network devices, ideally using Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/Fire Power/PANOS.
Preferred qualifications include an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, CCNP or CCIE certifications, and experience with RMF, STIGs, and military COMSEC equipment.