Senior Network Engineer

Join ClearEdge and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers customers in Government and industry with innovative data driven solutions.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at clearedgeit.com/benefits which includes a 10k annual training/education benefit, tech & health bonuses, and state of the art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff, fully paid.

Your mission:

Work with a platform team to provide a great user experience through secure, efficient, and reliable network systems.

This position is for you if you are self-sufficient, demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, and can effectively interface with customers and users alike. You will work closely with the customer to gather requirements, design, and implement network solutions that meet mission needs and enhance operational performance. If you enjoy supporting mission-critical systems in a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation, this role is for you.

You will excel in this role if you are:

• A collaborative engineer who thrives as part of an integrated technical team
• Self-motivated with a desire to build and expand your technical expertise
• Familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies
• A forward thinker who enjoys learning new technologies and driving network innovation
• Experienced with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper networking products
• Skilled in network design, routing, switching, and optimization
• Knowledgeable about network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

A day in the life consists of:

• Designing, configuring, and maintaining complex network infrastructure across multiple mission areas
• Implementing and managing secure communication paths in compliance with customer and industry standards
• Monitoring network performance, analyzing traffic patterns, and resolving connectivity issues
• Supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT and network systems
• Managing network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
• Leading troubleshooting efforts and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and support staff
• Conducting network capacity planning and optimization
• Developing and maintaining documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures
• Implementing upgrades and enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and performance

Must Haves:

• Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• PhD + 10 years of experience, or
• Master’s + 12 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s + 14 years of experience, or
• Associate’s + 16 years of experience, or
• High School/GED + 18 years of experience
• IAT Level II certification
• Strong experience with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper products
• Expertise in network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
• Proficiency in network security tools and practices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN)
• Strong VMware skills are highly desirable
• Working knowledge of hardware and desktop support, including Thin Client networking and administration

Nice to have

• System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience
• Industry certifications at IAT Level III

About us: Experienced advanced analytic development company providing new Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.

Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.

ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.