Network Engineer Principal (TS/Q clearance required)

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm that serves federal agencies, the defense sector and the intelligence community, with about 26,000 staff in more than 50 countries. Its work covers AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

This is a principal-level network engineering role supporting the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The team runs a large Cisco network and needs someone to design, run, fix and harden it for reliability, security and growth.

The posting is a regular requisition.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy LAN, MAN and WAN systems that meet performance and scaling needs.
• Watch the network, diagnose faults and find root causes to restore connectivity and tune operations.
• Study traffic patterns and recommend capacity plans for growth and better performance.
• Work with vendor support teams to get issues resolved on time and escalate properly during outages or slowdowns.
• Design and configure systems, choosing the hardware, operating systems and platforms needed to meet operating requirements.
• Test new and current network products and technologies against organizational standards and quality rules.
• Give technical direction and oversight across all network operations, including LAN, MAN and WAN administration, security controls and systems integration.
• Share input on policy by advising on standards, technical limits and budget effects on network operations.
• Run regular tests and analysis on network hardware, communication systems and connectivity parts.
• Find ways to optimize the network and carry out changes that improve performance and security.
• Write and keep current detailed records of network configurations, processes and procedures so operations stay consistent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A Cisco certification is a stronger fit.
• At least 8 years of professional network engineering experience, including infrastructure design and circuit troubleshooting with routing and switching protocols.
• Deep working knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless technology and network design principles.
• Experience with Juniper and Palo Alto is a plus.
• Working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, RSTP, VXLAN and LACP.
• Understanding of network security practices, including system hardening and meeting organizational standards.
• DOE Q or TS clearance is required.
• US citizenship is required.
• Preferred: prior work with the Department of Energy or a similar federal agency.
• Preferred: familiarity with Microsoft DNS and Unix BIND.
• Preferred: experience with DISA STIGs and other federal security frameworks.
• Preferred: CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCIE or another Cisco certification.
• The posting also lists 5+ years of related experience and no required certifications under its requirements section.

Conditions

Onsite work only, in Germantown, MD, Albuquerque, NM or Denver, CO.

Scheduled at 40 hours per week.

Travel is required for less than 10% of the time.

The likely salary range is $122,275 to $165,431. Final pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

As part of hiring, you will complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI. You must be on camera for virtual interviews, and your photo may be taken to verify identity. By continuing, you consent to the collection and use of your biometric data for verification and security.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Professional growth: internal mobility programs, paid certifications and ongoing learning.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match, where you can contribute pre-tax and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits.
• Full flex work weeks where possible and paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Work alongside a diverse team that values teamwork and high-impact results.
• Support critical government programs by modernizing enterprise IT infrastructure and essential functions.