Senior Network Engineer with Top Secret Clearance

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

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)
Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) familiarity
SD-WAN experience
Prior work within federal intelligence environments

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