Network Engineer (Top Secret/SCI Cleared)

Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Delivery Lead at Verigent | IT/Unified Communications Location : Arlington, VA (onsite, parking pass provided) Duration : Permanent, Direct Hire Salary Range : $80-150,000 (negotiable based on experience) Summary As a Network Engineer, you will review and evaluate IT infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to organizational and mission requirements. You will design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performance network environments. Responsibilities Designing, planning, and building communications networks. Configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators for LAN/WAN systems using appropriate protocols. Coordinating LAN/WAN hardware and software improvements or enhancements. Monitoring network performance using industry-leading technologies. Developing innovative engineering solutions and applying structured design methodologies. Planning the implementation of network enhancements. Analyzing requirements to develop technical solutions for complex challenges. Performing maintenance and upgrades of network components, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and remote access systems. Ensuring network integrity, connectivity, policy compliance, and system backup and recovery capability. Supporting acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services when necessary. Creating plans and configurations for data communication networks. Evaluating new communications technologies to improve network capabilities. Maintaining current knowledge of assigned technologies and emerging trends. Designing and integrating hardware and software components for enterprise networks. Providing guidance and mentorship to less-experienced network personnel. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 5-8 years of experience in network administration. Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. One of the following networking certifications: Brocade, Cisco (CCNA / CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP), Aruba. Hands‑on experience with Aruba networking systems. Experience with routing protocols. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr Verigent