Senior Network Engineer with Top Secret Clearance

TEEMA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal program contractor is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This fully onsite role involves architecting secure network solutions and providing advanced technical support. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and over 6 years of experience in enterprise network environments, alongside strong Cisco routing knowledge. An Active Top Secret clearance is required. Join us to support critical operations in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years designing and implementing enterprise network environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy secure network solutions across multiple classification levels.
• Provide advanced (Tier 3) technical support and root-cause analysis.
• Diagnose and resolve complex LAN/WAN issues.

Skills

Cisco routing knowledge

Layer 2 knowledge (VLANs, STP, MST)

Troubleshooting complex network infrastructures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Cisco ASR platforms

Job description

Senior Network Engineer – Huntsville, AL (Onsite)
Clearance: Active Top Secret required (SCI eligible; CI Poly upon hire)
Compensation: $135,000–$145,000 depending on experience

Join a mission-focused federal program supporting secure enterprise infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands‑on network engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, improving performance, and building resilient environments.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and deploy secure network solutions across multiple classification levels
• Provide advanced (Tier 3) technical support and root‑cause analysis
• Diagnose and resolve complex LAN/WAN issues involving routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, GRE, and DMVPN
• Work with Cisco routing hardware, including ASR platforms
• Evaluate network designs through feasibility and cost analysis
• Produce clear technical documentation and system requirements
• Partner with government and technical teams to support operational needs

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• 6+ years designing and implementing enterprise network environments
• Strong Cisco routing and Layer 2 knowledge (VLANs, STP, MST)
• Experience troubleshooting complex network infrastructures
• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship

Nice to Have

• Cisco certifications (CCNA or higher)
• SD‑WAN experience
• Prior work within federal intelligence environments

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting critical secure operations.