Network Engineer - Active TS/SCI

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Annapolis Junction, MD

$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
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2 days ago

Job Description

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security)
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support the Department of Navy in designing, optimizing, and maintaining a secure, high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco network platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation, and enterprise-scale network architecture. This role involves modernizing WAN/MAN/LAN technologies, ensuring network security, and implementing automation for efficient provisioning.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Design & Architecture

Evaluate and recommend new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
Analyze existing network architecture and design upgrades for WAN/MAN/LAN environments.
Develop detailed schematics, technical documentation, and SOPs for network configurations.
Conduct cost/benefit analysis for hardware/software solutions to meet current and future capacity needs.
Design telecommunications circuit specifications and ensure compliance with DoD standards.

Implementation & Optimization

Test and validate network designs before deployment.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated network provisioning (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Maintain expertise in Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications systems.

Security & Compliance

Ensure network designs comply with DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) and DODAF 2.0 standards.
Support Change Management Processes for secure and efficient network updates.
Work with network encryptors for secure data transmission in low-bandwidth environments.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance (non-negotiable).
Education & Experience:
- BS/BA + 5 years of network engineering experience OR
- MS/MA + 3 years of network engineering experience.
Technical Expertise:
- Proven experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls, UC systems).
- Proficiency in network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
- Strong Visio/MS Office skills for network documentation.
- Experience with LAN/WAN optimization and troubleshooting.
Certification:
- DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security) must be obtained before start date.

Desired Qualifications

Professional Certifications:
- Cisco (CCNP Enterprise, DevNet Professional)
- Azure (AZ-104), VMware (VCP-NV), ITIL 4
Advanced Networking Knowledge:
- VMware NSX-T, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), NetFlow/SNMP monitoring
- DISN (Defense Information Systems Network) or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks)
Methodologies & Frameworks:
- Agile project management
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Why Join This Role?

Mission-Critical Impact: Support the Department of Navy in securing and modernizing enterprise networks.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with Cisco, IaC automation, SDN, and cloud-integrated networks.
Career Growth: Opportunities for certification advancement and leadership in network architecture.

Note:

Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Certification Compliance: IAT Level III must be obtained before starting.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary	$100,000–$150,000 Per Year

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Ansibleunmatched
Architectural Analysisunmatched
Automationunmatched
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Circuit Designunmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
Cisco Routersunmatched
Cisco Switchesunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Systemsunmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Cost Benefit Analysisunmatched
Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)unmatched
DoD Directive 8140unmatched
DoD Directive 8570unmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
IAT - Information Assurance Technicalunmatched
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)unmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)unmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
Netflowunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Integrationunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Network Testingunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Risk Management Framework (RMF)unmatched
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)unmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Telecommunicationsunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
Unified Communicationsunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
VMWareunmatched
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)unmatched
Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched

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