DoD Secret-Clearance Network Engineer — Secure, High-Performance Infra

Insight Global; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Network Engineer to lead the configuration, optimization, and security of critical federal infrastructure on-site in Norfolk, VA. The role requires hands-on management of network devices, backup procedures, and vulnerability patching, with a DoD Secret clearance and 4+ years of experience.

Applicants should bring Network+/CCNA/CISSP certifications or waivers based on experience, plus AI knowledge to support security and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, data science, information systems or computer science (can be waived for experience).
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Proven knowledge of AI concepts and hands-on AI experience.
• Certifications Network+/CCNA/CISSP or waiver based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimize, and secure federal infrastructure on-site in Norfolk, VA.
• Operate and manage network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers.
• Develop backup, recovery, and contingency plans for the network.
• Monitor capacity, performance, and patch vulnerabilities.
• Document configurations and changes.

Skills

AI concepts

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Cybersecurity / DS / IS / CS

Tools

Network+

CCNA

CISSP

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Network Engineer to lead the configuration, optimization, and security of critical federal infrastructure on-site in Norfolk, VA. The role requires hands-on management of network devices, backup procedures, and vulnerability patching, with a DoD Secret clearance and 4+ years of experience.

Applicants should bring Network+/CCNA/CISSP certifications or waivers based on experience, plus AI knowledge to support security and performance initiatives.