Network Engineer - Tier III (Top Secret Clearance)

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is seeking a

Tier III Network Engineer

to support a contract with the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Agency OCIO. The

Tier III Network Engineer

is a fully on-site position at their headquarters in Washington, DC.

*This role requires an Active Top-Secret (TS) Clearance for consideration.*

Responsibilities of Network Engineer – Tier III:

Configure and optimize routers, switches, VPNs, load balancers, and security devices Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement efficiency improvements Support and secure communications using TACLANEs Deploy and maintain Palo Alto firewalls

Qualifications of the Network Engineer – Tier III:

Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco routers and switches using IOS/NX-OS, Palo Alto NextGen Firewall, and VPN solutions Experience in General Dynamics TACLANEs and GEM One In-depth knowledge of F5 Load Balancers, including GTM and Big DNS Extensive technical experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts, encryption mechanisms, and various communication protocols such as TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, and NTP. Must hold Active Top Secret Clearance

Compensation of the Network Engineer – Tier III:

Salary between 150,000 - $175,000 *commensurate of experience* Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 07/18/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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