Senior Network Engineer

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Network Engineer V to safeguard national security by leveraging advanced network intelligence. This critical role will transform complex data into strategic advantages in cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate will have 16 years of relevant experience and hold an active TS/SCI clearance. You will design solutions for complex network infrastructures and define secure architectures that align with best industry practices.

Qualifications

• 16 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Experience in upgrading network security posture.

Responsibilities

• Design technical solutions for complex network infrastructure.
• Define network architecture for secure and reliable networks.
• Ensure technical solutions meet industry security requirements.
• Design solutions for customer IT infrastructure and architecture needs.

Skills

Network architecture definition

Cybersecurity expertise

Network performance monitoring

Technical solution design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Network Engineer V to strategically safeguard critical national security interests by leveraging advanced network intelligence and precision‑targeted cyber capabilities. This mission‑critical role will directly contribute to intelligence superiority by transforming complex data into strategic operational advantages.

What will you do?

• Design technical solutions for complex network infrastructure.
• Define network architecture to support the implementation of secure and reliable networks.
• Ensure that technical solutions leverage industry best practices and are designed to meet industry‑accepted security requirements.
• Define internal and external customer IT infrastructure and architecture needs and design solutions to meet those needs including capacity planning, system configuration and tuning, monitoring network performance, and installations of hardware/software.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent military training may be considered).
• 16 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience in defining, maintaining, and upgrading the overall security posture of the networks.