DoD Network Engineer: Top Secret Clearance, Secure & Cloud

Paragon Technology Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Technology Group is seeking a Network Engineer to respond to DoD requests in a fast-paced, mission-critical Joint Command environment. You will diagnose and resolve network-based issues across classifications, design, implement, and maintain computer networks, ensuring connectivity and security.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a Bachelor’s degree in an IT field, Security+ CE, and 5+ years of DoD networking experience.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline.
• Security+ CE certification – current and active.
• 5 years of related IT networking experience, especially in a DoD environment.
• Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Network+.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing and switching.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and security protocols.
• Foundation in networking fundamentals.

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 other employees and management.
• Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems.
• Working with cloud-based network services.
• Installing and maintaining firewalls and other security systems.
• Monitoring network traffic and performance.
• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
• Updating and upgrading network hardware and software.
• Developing and implementing network security policies.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Wireshark

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Network security

Firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related discipline

Tools

Wireshark

VPN configuration

Job description

Paragon Technology Group is seeking a Network Engineer to respond to DoD requests in a fast-paced, mission-critical Joint Command environment. You will diagnose and resolve network-based issues across classifications, design, implement, and maintain computer networks, ensuring connectivity and security.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a Bachelor’s degree in an IT field, Security+ CE, and 5+ years of DoD networking experience.