Network Engineer, Mid (TS/SCI Clearance)
Position Overview
Praescient Analytics is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) War Data Platform (WDP).
About the Role
The WDP is an enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform providing civilian and military leaders with unprecedented access to secure enterprise data.
Responsibilities
Design & Implementation: Architect, configure, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments; implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions.
Security & Traffic Management: Establish and manage robust security controls, including firewalls and network segmentation; optimize routing and traffic flows to ensure high performance and strict data protection.
Operations & Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance; troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime.
Automation & Documentation: Automate network configurations to streamline operations; build and maintain detailed infrastructure documentation, network diagrams, and asset inventories.
Strategy & Compliance: Conduct proactive capacity planning, ensure strict compliance with federal and organizational security policies, and participate heavily in disaster recovery planning.
Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional IT and application teams to align network capabilities with software requirements; evaluate emerging technologies to enhance network reliability.
Qualifications & Requirements
Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance is strictly required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in network engineering, infrastructure management, or a related role.
Core Competencies: Strong working knowledge of cloud/hybrid networking, firewall management, routing/switching protocols, and network virtualization.
Required Certifications: Must possess at least one of the following:
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certifications (GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, or GFACT).
Benefits
Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
401(k) with company match
Travel & performance incentives
3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
$5K annual training allowance
Praescient Analytics
Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making.
Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.
Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges.
With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.