Classified Network Engineer (TS/SCI)

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Rand Realty; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time-off

Job summary

RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Classified IT Network Engineer to design and support classified and unclassified networks, including SIPRNET and cloud environments. You will lead projects, ensure compliance with DoD 8140, and mentor staff while enabling secure network operations.

Requires TS/SCI eligibility with CI polygraph; extensive DoD/IC experience and Linux knowledge preferred. On-site, 100% in-office schedule with travel up to 25% across RAND sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting classified planning, design, implementation, admin and troubleshooting.
• Team player with experience leading classified projects and solving problems.
• Familiar with M365, Azure, DoD environments, SD-WAN and cloud transitions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity lifecycle and DoD policy integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME in data, voice, LAN/WAN, Cloud for classified and unclassified networks.
• Collaborate with S&CO Systems Administration and IS managers on compliance.
• Patch management, STIG application, monitoring per DoD directives.
• Investigate and resolve network issues with SCO and IS staff.
• Lead small-to-medium projects and design tactical solutions for classified ops.
• Prepare for government inspections of classified environments at RAND sites.
• Mentor SCO staff on network, voice and data applications.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Cloud networking

Classified environment

Leadership

Troubleshooting

DoD 8140

RHEL Linux

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Security+

CCNP Enterprise

Job description

RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Classified IT Network Engineer to design and support classified and unclassified networks, including SIPRNET and cloud environments. You will lead projects, ensure compliance with DoD 8140, and mentor staff while enabling secure network operations.

Requires TS/SCI eligibility with CI polygraph; extensive DoD/IC experience and Linux knowledge preferred. On-site, 100% in-office schedule with travel up to 25% across RAND sites.