Senior Network Engineer

ClearEdge; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k annual training and education benefit

10% 401(k) contribution

Annual health and technology allowances

Access to a state-of-the-art technology lab

Job summary

ClearEdge is looking for a Network Engineer based in Emeryville, California, to support complex technical challenges for the Department of Defense. This role involves designing, implementing, and securing network systems to ensure communication across environments.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years' experience, relevant certifications such as CCNA, and the ability to work with both Cisco and Linux systems. ClearEdge values employee growth and offers an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Minimum 3 years as a Network Engineer in the last 3 years.
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows.
• CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Security+ certification.
• Ability to climb ladders for installation tasks.
• Twelve years’ experience in related programs.
• IAT Level III baseline certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise network infrastructures.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement and maintain security controls.
• Perform upgrades on network devices.
• Support Linux and Windows systems.
• Use automation tools to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with teams for secure functionality.
• Recommend upgrades based on analysis.

Skills

Cisco routers

Linux

Windows

Network security

Ansible

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco switches

Firewalls

Linux servers

Job description

Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab.

Your Mission

Join ClearEdge as a Network Engineer supporting programs and infrastructure. You will design, implement, maintain, and secure network systems, ensuring reliable and protected communication across software engineering and operational environments. Your work will include implementing and maintaining security measures, analyzing network performance, troubleshooting issues, recommending improvements, and supporting both Linux and Windows systems to ensure secure and efficient network operations.

You Will Excel If You Are:

• Experienced in designing, implementing, and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Proficient with Linux and Windows
• Knowledgeable in implementing and maintaining network security measures
• Comfortable performing physical network tasks, including climbing ladders to access equipment
• Skilled in troubleshooting network performance and recommending upgrades or modifications
• Familiar with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources
• Experienced with automation tools such as Ansible or Salt
• Familiar with AWS and virtualized network environments

A Day In The Life Of:

• Designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing enterprise network infrastructures
• Monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity or throughput issues
• Implementing and maintaining network security controls and configurations
• Performing configuration changes, upgrades, and patches on routers, switches, firewalls, and servers
• Supporting Linux and Windows systems, including system administration tasks as required
• Using automation tools such as Ansible or Salt to streamline network operations
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable network functionality
• Recommending network upgrades or modifications based on performance and security analysis

Must Have:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Minimum of three (3) years as a Network Engineer within the last three (3) years
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows
• CCNA or CCNP certification
• Security+ certification
• Ability to climb ladders and perform physical network installation and maintenance tasks
• Twelve (12) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or four (4) additional years of network engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• IAT Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M

Nice To Have:

• Experience patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources
• Experience developing or using Ansible or Salt scripts
• Experience with AWS and virtualized network environments
• Windows and Linux system administration experience

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [e-mail]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.