Senior Network Engineer — DoD Secure Infrastructure (Active Clearance)

IPTA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

IPTA is seeking a Networking Engineer to design, implement, and sustain classified and unclassified network infrastructure in support of AvMC operations at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role requires hands-on expertise with switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and network monitoring.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in computer science, 10 years of relevant experience, and a DoD 8570 Level II/III certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Ten (10) years of prior experience in a similar role
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
• Active Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, upgrade, and maintain classified and unclassified network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and virtual networking components
• Upgrade network configurations to support evolving modeling, simulation, and test requirements
• Configure and maintain VLANs, routing, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and network segmentation
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and configuration issues
• Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and baselines
• Assist with IT modernization and technology refresh initiatives
• Perform configuration, preventative maintenance, fault isolation of local/remote LAN equipment, and telecommunications circuitry
• Duties may include providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture; providing information for hardware and software selection; and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Plan implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the classified and unclassified networks
• Conduct testing of network systems and associated devices
• Evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
• Conduct audit of equipment and production systems and create appropriate reports

Skills

Network engineering

Security clearance

DoD 8570

Active clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

IPTA is seeking a Networking Engineer to design, implement, and sustain classified and unclassified network infrastructure in support of AvMC operations at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role requires hands-on expertise with switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and network monitoring.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in computer science, 10 years of relevant experience, and a DoD 8570 Level II/III certification or equivalent.