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Network Engineer (WAN / SD‑WAN) with Security Clearance

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Panama City, FL

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Ansible, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Government, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Testing, Performance Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Validation Testing, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Panama City, FL
POSTED
Today
We are seeking a mid‑to‑senior level SSR / WAN Network Test Engineer to support a classified Department of Defense (DoD) program. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Network Engineer with hands‑on expertise in Session Smart Router (SSR) platforms, WAN architecture, and structured network testing methodologies. This role focuses on validating WAN performance, resilience, and functionality in secure government environments.
Key Responsibilities Develop, execute, and maintain WAN and SSR-specific test plans in a classified environment
Perform WAN performance testing, fault isolation, validation, and troubleshooting
Test and evaluate Session Smart Router (Juniper SSR) or equivalent SD‑WAN / WAN edge platforms
Validate network behavior under normal, degraded, and failure scenarios
Document test procedures, results, findings, and recommendations
Collaborate with network engineering, architecture, and operations teams
Support continuous improvement of WAN and SSR testing methodologies
Contribute to Ansible-based automation efforts, as applicable Required Qualifications 7+ years of professional experience in network engineering
Demonstrated hands‑on experience with SSR (Session Smart Router / Juniper SSR) or equivalent SD‑WAN / WAN edge technologies
Proven WAN testing experience, including performance validation and fault isolation
Ability to develop and execute structured network test plans
Strong understanding of WAN architectures and routing fundamentals
Active Secret clearance
Ability to work onsite at one of the designated locations Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD or classified environments
Exposure to Ansible or other network automation tools
Familiarity with formal test methodologies and validation frameworks
Experience operating in mission‑critical, high‑availability networks

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