Senior Network Test Engineer – DoD-Cleared, Security Focus

LightGrid LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LightGrid LLC is seeking a Network Test Engineer Senior to join our Fort Meade, MD team. The role requires an ACTIVE SECRET Clearance and entails testing engineering solutions for large-scale DoD networks, reviewing designs, and supporting Tier III activities.

Responsibilities include configuring routers/switches/firewalls, performing incident response, and delivering detailed test plans and reports to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the DoW infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Security+ certification (8570 IAT II) or equivalent is required.
• 10 years of network systems engineering experience are required.
• Experience with Wireshark, Kiwi-Syslog, SNMP/Traps for testing network traffic is expected.

Responsibilities

• Test engineering solutions for network initiatives and review designs and plans.
• Support Tier III activities and document test plans, reports, and configuration guides.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls and network devices including Cisco/Juniper equipment.
• Identify and mitigate network issues; develop corrective actions and test strategies.
• Assist DoW agency security requirements and ensure interoperability across networks.

Skills

Security+

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Test planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

Wireshark

Kiwi-Syslog

SNMP/Traps

Cisco/Juniper devices

Job description

LightGrid LLC is seeking a Network Test Engineer Senior to join our Fort Meade, MD team. The role requires an ACTIVE SECRET Clearance and entails testing engineering solutions for large-scale DoD networks, reviewing designs, and supporting Tier III activities.

Responsibilities include configuring routers/switches/firewalls, performing incident response, and delivering detailed test plans and reports to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the DoW infrastructure.