Onsite TS/SCI Network Engineer — High-Impact Secure Networks

CADRE; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CADRE in Reston, VA seeks a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and secure a mission network. Onsite role with flexible core hours and a TS/SCI clearance. You will work with a small, focused team to implement practical networking solutions and protect data across datacenter, LAN, WAN, and client access networks.

The position requires hands-on Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS, Linux, firewalls, VPNs, and scripting skills. Travel may be domestic and infrequent.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with poly clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or technical discipline preferred.
• 6+ years of network engineering experience.
• Domestic travel as needed.
• Hands-on with Cisco Datacenter, WAN, LAN, and client access technologies.
• Experience with IOS-XE, NX-OS, Linux.
• Experience with Firewalls and VPN Concentrators.
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Datacenter, LAN, WAN, and Client Access networks/systems.
• Integrate, test, and deploy systems.
• Lifecycle management of network systems (build, deploy, maintain).
• Monitor networks and perform proactive maintenance.
• Collaborate with project management and team members.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

NX-OS

Linux

Firewalls/VPN devices

BGP/EIGRP

ACI

Palo Alto Panorama

Citrix ADC

SIEM/SolarWinds

Job description

CADRE in Reston, VA seeks a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and secure a mission network. Onsite role with flexible core hours and a TS/SCI clearance. You will work with a small, focused team to implement practical networking solutions and protect data across datacenter, LAN, WAN, and client access networks.

The position requires hands-on Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS, Linux, firewalls, VPNs, and scripting skills. Travel may be domestic and infrequent.