Network Engineer with Secret Clearance

CALNET; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous leave time

Descripción de la vacante

CALNET, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer with Secret Clearance to lead the design, deployment, and security of enterprise network infrastructure in Washington, DC. You will ensure high availability across LAN/WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments while complying with RMF and NIST policies.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise networks, Cisco equipment experience, TACLANE, and DoD security credentials. The position offers a competitive package and benefits.

Formación

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with Cisco routers/switches (C8200, C9300, C9500 series preferred).
• Experience with TACLANE Encryptor Operation.
• SolarWinds SCP-NPM certification and general monitoring
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS, IPSec, SSL VPN.
• Experience with firewall technologies (Cisco FMC, ASA, ISE or equivalent).
• Active Secret clearance.
• CCNA or CCNP Certification.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement enterprise LAN/WAN solutions.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor performance using enterprise tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetFlow).
• Troubleshoot Layer 1-7 issues and support 24x7 operations.
• Develop network diagrams and documentation; write SOPs.
• Support RMF/NIST compliance and ATO documentation.

Conocimientos

Network engineering

Security compliance

Network design

Educación

DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ CE) certification

CCNA or CCNP Certification

Active Secret clearance

Herramientas

Cisco routers & switches

TACLANE Encryptor

SolarWinds

Nessus

Descripción del empleo

Network Engineer with Secret Clearance

Founded in 1989, CALNET, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the Technology, Intelligence Analysis, and Language Services consulting arena. Headquartered in Reston, VA, CALNET employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices, world-class technologies industry expertise in every project. CALNET is ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and CMMI-Level III certified.

As a Prime Government Contractor for a major government organization in Washington DC, we are currently searching for a talented Network Engineer with Secret Clearance to work in Washington D.C.

The Network Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, security, and sustainment of enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical government systems. This role ensures secure, high-availability connectivity across LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments while maintaining compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 controls, and agency-specific cybersecurity policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Design & Architecture

• Design and implement enterprise LAN/WAN solutions.
• Develop network diagrams (logical/physical) and configuration documentation.
• Engineer high-availability solutions (HSRP/VRRP, failover, load balancing).
• Support network modernization initiatives (SDN, automation, Zero Trust).

2. Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance

• Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle refresh planning.
• Monitor performance using enterprise tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetFlow).
• Troubleshoot Layer 1-7 issues using packet capture and traffic analysis tools.
• Support 24x7 operations and incident response.

3. Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with:
• DoD RMF
• NIST SP 800-53
• STIG hardening requirements
• Configure ACLs, VLAN segmentation, VPN tunnels, IPSec, and TLS.
• Support firewall rule reviews and change control board (CCB) processes.
• Participate in vulnerability scanning remediation (ACAS/Nessus).
• Contribute to Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation packages.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain network topology diagrams and IP addressing schemas.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide performance metrics for contract reporting.
• Support audits and inspections.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with Cisco routers/switches (C8200, C9300, C9500 series preferred).
• Experience with TACLANE Encryptor Operation.
• SolarWinds Certified Professional – Network Performance Monitor (SCP-NPM).
• Strong understanding of:
• TCP/IP
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS
• IPSec, SSL VPN
• Experience with firewall technologies (Cisco FMC, ASA, ISE or equivalent).
• Experience supporting secure government environments.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• CCNA or CCNP Certification.
• Active Secret clearance.

This opportunity is in Washington DC.

CALNET, Inc. offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-and long-term disability insurances, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and generous leave time.

CALNET, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D/V