Network Engineer 1

TAP Engineering; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15–25 days + 11 holidays

401(k) with match

Free medical coverage

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance & AD&D

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Travel support

Job summary

TAP Engineering is seeking a Network Engineer to support high-performance computing environments spanning multi-vendor servers, HPC clusters, and specialized processing systems. You’ll install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network infrastructure for reliable and secure connectivity across mission-critical systems.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph within 7 years, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (poly within 7 years).
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification required.
• Experience with Cisco IOS, CatOS, and NX-OS networking platforms.
• Strong TCP/IP knowledge, Layer 2/Layer 3 routing/switching.
• Experience with Cisco routers/switches, firewalls, and network security technologies.
• Familiarity with Juniper, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel SAN, and VMware virtualization.
• Familiarity with network management and ticketing tools.
• Ability to work in a live-call, operational support environment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, and security devices.
• Support enterprise networks across Layer 2 and 3 environments.
• Configure routing, switching, TCP/IP, VPN, firewall, and access-control technologies.
• Support multi-vendor platforms: Cisco, Juniper, F5, etc.
• Work with InfiniBand and Fibre Channel SAN environments.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Support network security via access controls and authentication technologies.
• Document configurations and incidents using ticketing tools.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with engineers and system admins to resolve complex issues.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

IAT II certification

Live-call support

On-call readiness

Education

A related field degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

CatOS/NX-OS

VPN technologies

Firewall tech

Job description

Location: Bluffdale, UT

Category: Technical

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)

Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)

Education Requirement: A degree in a related field

Experience Requirement: Minimum three (3) years of demonstratable experience in network engineering (LAN), architecture, monitoring, security, and protection or five (5) years minimum experience in lieu of degree.

Compensation Range: $85,000-$117,000

Position Overview

TAP Engineering is seeking a Network Engineer to support high-performance computing environments spanning multi-vendor servers, HPC clusters, and specialized processing systems. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network infrastructure while helping ensure reliable and secure connectivity across mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, and other network security devices
• Support enterprise network infrastructure across Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments
• Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, TCP/IP, VPN, firewall, and access-control technologies
• Support Cisco, Juniper, F5, and other multi-vendor networking platforms
• Work with specialized technologies including InfiniBand and Fibre Channel SAN environments
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and infrastructure issues
• Support network security through firewall configuration, access controls, and authentication technologies
• Document configurations, incidents, and technical activities using ticketing and collaboration tools
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to network incidents as required
• Work collaboratively with engineers, system administrators, and other technical teams to resolve complex infrastructure issues

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Experience with Cisco IOS, CatOS, and/or NX-OS
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, routing, and switching
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, and network security technologies
• Knowledge of stateful firewalls, access control, and VPN technologiesExperience with F5 and/or Cisco load balancers
• Familiarity with Juniper, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel SAN, and virtualization technologies such as VMware
• Familiarity with network management and ticketing tools
• Ability to work effectively in a live-call and operational support environment
• Ability to participate in on-call support

Benefits Overview

• Paid Time Off: 15-25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement

• U.S. citizenship
• Favorable criminal history review
• Education verification
• Drug and substance use review
• Credit history review
• Subject interview

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.