Network Engineer, TS/Q Clearance Required

Design, build, and implement LAN, MAN, and WAN network systems Monitor and diagnose network issues and perform root-cause analysis Analyze traffic patterns and provide capacity planning solutions Coordinate with vendor support services and escalate outages or performance issues Perform system-level design and configuration, including hardware, operating system, and platform specifications Evaluate and test network products and technologies Provide technical assistance and oversight across network operations, administration, security, and systems integration Contribute technical input to network policies, standards, constraints, and budgets Test and analyze network hardware, communications systems, and connectivity components Identify and implement network performance and security improvements Create and maintain network configuration, process, and procedure documentation Support mission-critical Department of Energy NNSA operations Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience 12+ years of professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure design, and circuit troubleshooting Experience with routing and switching protocols DOE Q or TS security clearance required US citizenship required Deep knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless technologies, and network design principles Expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, RSTP, VXLAN, and LACP Understanding of network security practices, system hardening, and organizational compliance standards Experience with DISA STIGs and other federal security frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft DNS and Unix BIND systems Cisco certification is valuable; CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCIE, or other Cisco certification listed Juniper and Palo Alto experience is a plus Less than 10% travel required Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive expertise in network engineering, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting of LAN, MAN, and WAN systems. Proficient in network security practices and compliance standards, with a strong focus on performance optimization and technical documentation. Highest-signal resume keywords Network Engineering Routing And Switching Protocols Cisco Routers And Switches DOE Q Or TS Security Clearance BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Expertise ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Network Design Circuit Troubleshooting Traffic Analysis Capacity Planning System-Level Design Network Performance Improvement Network Security Practices DISA STIGs Familiarity Technical Documentation Root-Cause Analysis Certifications & Qualifications CCNA CCNP CCDA CCIE Industry Keywords Department Of Energy NNSA Operations Federal Security Frameworks Organizational Compliance Standards Tools & Technologies Cisco Firewalls Wireless Technologies Microsoft DNS Unix BIND Juniper Palo Alto #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor