Senior Network Engineer - DoD Secure Infra (TS SCI)

Independent Software; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Senior System Engineer Level 3 in New York to support mission-critical environments. The role involves designing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructure with Cisco gear, Palo Alto devices, and HAIPE crypto.

You will work on SSP compliance, network hardening, and detailed documentation. The position requires TS SCI with polygraph and offers opportunities to contribute to national security missions in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on systems and network engineering in complex operational environments.
• Experience with Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls (9300 series).
• Experience with Palo Alto, HAIPE, or comparable security appliances.
• Knowledge of SSP development and security compliance activities.
• Ability to design network diagrams and rack configuration drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Support network security appliances and SSP compliance.
• Troubleshoot network issues using Wireshark and packet analysis.
• Develop network diagrams and rack configurations.
• Maintain engineering documentation using Jira, Confluence, Visio.
• Work independently or as part of a technical team.

Skills

Cisco networking

Security hardening

DoD/IC environments

Network troubleshooting

SSP compliance

Network analysis

Physical network installation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Twenty-five years experience substituted for degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Wireshark

Tripwire

Cisco 9300

Palo Alto

HAIPE

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Senior System Engineer Level 3 in New York to support mission-critical environments. The role involves designing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructure with Cisco gear, Palo Alto devices, and HAIPE crypto.

You will work on SSP compliance, network hardening, and detailed documentation. The position requires TS SCI with polygraph and offers opportunities to contribute to national security missions in a collaborative team setting.