Network Systems Engineer – TS Clearance Required

Rippling, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Supportive small‑business culture

Job summary

FusionICS, LLC seeks a Network Systems Engineer to oversee complex networks for federal/defense customers. You’ll design, configure, and maintain connectivity across campus and ICS networks, ensuring secure, compliant deployments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network engineering, strong DoD/government contracting exposure, and relevant certifications. The role includes field work, security clearance requirements, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS preferred in engineering or IT field; extensive experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ten years’ experience with network engineering and enterprise standards.
• DoD/government contracting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, manage routing, switching, and firewall hardware.
• Design and maintain Enterprise VPN architectures (IPsec).
• Deploy digital encryptors and secure network enclaves.
• Develop RMF documentation (NIST SP 800-37).
• Oversee fiber/cabling deployments and site inspections.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing & switching

Firewalls (Cisco/FortiNet/Palo Alto)

VPN architectures

DoD/IC program familiarity

RMF/NIST 800-37

Network security

Field inspections

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Education

BS in Engineering/CS/IT or related field

Professional certs (NSE/CCNA/CCNP/CISSP) or equivalent

Tools

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Fortinet FortiGate

Juniper switches

Job description

FusionICS, LLC seeks a Network Systems Engineer to oversee complex networks for federal/defense customers. You’ll design, configure, and maintain connectivity across campus and ICS networks, ensuring secure, compliant deployments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network engineering, strong DoD/government contracting exposure, and relevant certifications. The role includes field work, security clearance requirements, and competitive benefits.