811874 Network Engineer $205,000.00

About the role

Position requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with a polygraph. The role supports a technology‑based program for a key government customer, delivering engineering services for network infrastructure and sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure, including endpoint devices, data‑center hosted servers, multi‑cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services encompass modern application technology with containerized solutions and orchestrated workflows that operate both on‑premises and via remote cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services include core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls, and bandwidth service delivery. This fast‑paced, high‑profile program offers a challenging and career‑rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for a high‑security government program.
• Provide enterprise computing engineering services, including containerized applications and cloud‑based workflows.
• Manage core infrastructure, voice/video systems, and field engineering activities.
• Develop and support network analytics, firewalls, access controls, and bandwidth delivery.
• Configure and harden network gear (firewalls, switches, routers, IPS) and Linux operating systems.
• Support multi‑cloud environments (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS) and virtual private clouds (VPCs).
• Perform after‑hours and weekend troubleshooting and on‑call support as needed.

Requirements

• Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with a polygraph.
• Minimum 11 years of professional network engineering experience (expert level).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve issues after hours.
• Experience levels recognized: Developmental (0‑2 years), Full Performance (3‑5 years), Senior (6‑10 years), Expert (11‑15 years), SME (16+ years).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with commercial cloud providers (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS) building VPCs with Linux VMs and configuring them as network appliances.
• Expertise in hardening Linux OS in both cloud and physical environments.
• Proficiency configuring and hardening firewalls, switches, routers, IPS, and other network gear.
• Experience with commercial VPN solutions.
• Familiarity with commercial messaging applications and Android tablet devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently after hours and on weekends.

Optional Requirements

• Experience deploying CNGA internet network infrastructure with a thorough understanding of the customer’s mission.
• Working knowledge of the customer’s core appliances, services, and networks.

Benefits

• Outstanding salaries (up to $205,000 per year).
• Full Vanguard 401(k) plan with 100 % employer match up to 6 % of salary.
• Annual phantom stock awards (2‑year vesting).
• Medical coverage through United Health Care (multiple plan options).
• Dental coverage via United Concordia Flex Plan.
• Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) Signature Plans.
• Short‑term disability (60 % of salary up to $2,000/week).
• Long‑term disability (60 % of salary up to $10,000/month).
• Life insurance coverage of $200,000.
• Employee referral bonus: $3,000 per year for each referred employee who remains employed.
• Seven weeks of paid time off per year, including ten federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedule with compensatory time (subject to customer approval).

Pay

Up to $205,000 per year.

Schedule

Core hours: 9 am – 4 pm.

Location

Sterling, VA.