Position Details

Salary $142K – $213K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 4 years

Education Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Category Networking & Telecom

About this role

Senior principal network engineer supporting defense systems, focusing on architecting and integrating secure network solutions, with emphasis on Cisco-based infrastructure and DoD clearance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret, allocate, and flow down requirements; design network architecture and perform integration/testing; document designs with schematics and specs; collaborate with stakeholders to integrate network solutions; manage TRL and technology readiness

Technical Overview

Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, IPv4 design, dynamic routing, and network defense systems. Familiar with SDWAN, network simulations, and tactical wireless concepts; requires DoD clearance and SAP eligibility.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior principal network engineer with strong Cisco-based design and implementation skills, including IP subnetting, OSPF/EIGRP, DMVPN, and IPsec. Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance with SAP access and be prepared for occasional travel; Top Secret eligibility is a plus.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree in STEM8 years related engineering experience OR 6 years with Master's OR 4 years with PhDExperience with Cisco IOS and IP4 network designDynamic routing (OSPF/EIGRP)Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switchesDMVPN/GRE/IPsec tunnelsExperience with network defense systemsWindows and Linux configurationsDoD 8140 IAT Level II certificationActive DoD Secret clearance

Nice-to-Have Skills

CCNA/CCNPSecurity+CESDWANGNS3/Cisco Modeling LabTactical wireless tech (LOS/BLOS)

Tools & Platforms

Cisco IOSCisco routersCisco switchesCisco SDWANGNS3Cisco Modeling Lab

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree in STEMCisco IOSIP subnettingOSPFEIGRPDMVPNGREIPsecfirewallsACLIDSIPSWindowsLinuxDoD 8140 IAT Level IICCNA Security/CCNP/Security+CEactive DoD Secret clearanceSAP

Hard Skills

Cisco IOSIP subnettingDynamic routing protocols (OSPFEIGRP)Cisco routers and switchesDMVPNGREIPsecNetwork defense systems (firewallsACLIDSIPS)WindowsLinuxDoD 8140 IAT Level II certificationCisco SDWANCCNA/CCNP or Security+CESpecial Program Access (SAP)Active DoD Secret clearanceTop Secret clearance eligible

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunicationteamworkstakeholder managementdocumentationleadershipadaptability

Certifications

Required

IAT Level II certification

Preferred

CCNACCNPSecurity+CE

Industry & Role

Industry Defense

Job Function Develop and implement mission-critical network architectures for defense programs

Role Subtype Network Engineer

Tech Domains Cisco Networking, Linux, Windows Server

Keywords for Your Resume

cisco iosip subnettingospfeigrpdmvpngreipsecfirewallsidsipswindowslinuxiat level iiccna securitysecurity+cedoD 8140sapactive dod secret clearancetop secret eligibility

Deal Breakers

No DoD Secret clearance, No SAP access, Inability to obtain Top Secret clearance

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