TOP SECRET Network Engineer

TOP SECRET Network Engineer (RD/FRD, CNWDI, FGI Required)

Active Top Secret Clearance Required

To be considered, candidates must possess:

• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance
• Restricted Data (RD)
• Formerly Restricted Data (FRD)
• Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI)
• Foreign Government Information (FGI)

Candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance package cannot be considered.

Network Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Work Schedule: 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Contract (52 Weeks)

Pay Rate: $54.00 - $61.00/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support mission-critical classified environments in Sunnyvale, California. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting secure network infrastructure supporting highly regulated defense systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience configuring and supporting enterprise networking environments with strong Cisco expertise and a solid understanding of LAN/WAN architecture, network security, and infrastructure reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design and support Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches
• Analyze network performance and resolve connectivity issues
• Support routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and related network equipment
• Develop network architecture specifications and implementation plans
• Test network designs and infrastructure changes prior to deployment
• Monitor network capacity, reliability, and performance
• Document network configurations, diagrams, and technical procedures
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and emerging networking technologies
• Support secure communications infrastructure within classified environments

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with RD, FRD, CNWDI, and FGI caveats
• Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies
• Experience configuring and maintaining LAN/WAN environments
• Strong network troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience supporting routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices
• Ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale, California

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting classified or secure government environments
• Experience designing and implementing network architectures
• Experience documenting network configurations and technical procedures
• Knowledge of network performance optimization and capacity planning

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $61.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

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