DoD Network Lead with Top Secret Clearance

Caelum Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Caelum Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Network Lead to manage, secure, and maintain critical DoD network infrastructure on a major Army contract.

You will implement STIGs, automate tasks with Python/Ansible, configure Palo Alto firewalls, ISE NAC, and Cisco Catalyst 9300/9400 networks, ensuring uptime and security. A Top Secret clearance and DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (master’s preferred) in Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
• Advanced industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise/Security, or PCNSE.
• Experience with advanced network monitoring, logging, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark).
• Advanced scripting capabilities for complex network automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage, secure, and maintain the critical network infrastructure at a DoD installation.
• Enforce DoD STIGs and security directives; coordinate with security teams.
• Automate routine network tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible; Bash preferred.
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls; ensure robust security policies.
• Manage Cisco Catalyst 9300/9400 networks and NAC via ISE.
• Oversee large-scale wireless infrastructure with Cisco 9800 controllers? (not in input)
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements and respond to incidents.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP Enterprise

PCNSE

SolarWinds

Splunk

Wireshark

Python scripting

PowerShell

Ansible

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s in CS or Systems Engineering

Tools

Catalyst 9300

Catalyst 9400

Palo Alto

ISE

Job description

Caelum Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Network Lead to manage, secure, and maintain critical DoD network infrastructure on a major Army contract.

You will implement STIGs, automate tasks with Python/Ansible, configure Palo Alto firewalls, ISE NAC, and Cisco Catalyst 9300/9400 networks, ensuring uptime and security. A Top Secret clearance and DoD experience are required.