Network Engineer - SECRET Clearance

About the role

As a Network Engineer, you will support the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of secure and resilient network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. This role involves configuring, administering, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and network security devices—including routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and encryption devices—across both classified and unclassified environments. You will monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, implement upgrades, and proactively resolve issues to maintain high availability and mission readiness. Additional responsibilities include enforcing DoD network security policies, ensuring DISA STIG and RMF compliance, supporting Continuity of Operations (COOP) and disaster recovery network planning, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers while interfacing with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain computer networks including VPNs, routers, and other network devices.
• Create firewalls and update virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected.
• Monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate networking issues to employees and management.
• Implement disaster recovery procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of security and networking best practices to offer optimal solutions and protection.
• Work with cloud‑based network services.
• Install and maintain firewalls and other security systems.
• Monitor network traffic and performance.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Update and upgrade network hardware and software.
• Develop and implement network security policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related discipline (or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum 5 years of IT networking experience within a DoD environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with network security, firewalls, and security protocols.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Wireshark or other network packet capture and analysis tools.
• CCNA certification.
• Security+ CE certification.
• Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance with ability to be SCI eligible.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and analytical thinking.
• Strong foundation in networking fundamentals including LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, and routing & switching.
• CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Network+, Wireless Networking certifications.
• Experience with Secure VoIP technology.
• PowerShell scripting skills.
• Cloud computing experience and related certifications.
• Network forensics knowledge.

Pay

Starting pay range: $79,480 – $119,220, dependent on experience, technical skills, and qualifications. This position may be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance; temporary positions are not eligible for incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75 % of the Fortune Global 100. The company accelerates client success and positively impacts society through responsible innovation, offering AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data center, and application services. With experts in more than 50 countries, NTT DATA provides access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers and partners. As a Global Top Employer, it invests over $3 billion annually in R&D and emphasizes flexible work arrangements, though on‑site attendance may be required based on client needs.