Senior Network Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance

CDW

. Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, switching, firewall, wireless, and related network technologies .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSatellite Beach • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise network infrastructure design, configuration, and maintenance, with a strong focus on security compliance and operational efficiency. Proficient in troubleshooting complex network issues and providing technical guidance in secure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI ClearanceEnterprise Network EngineeringRouting And Switching ConceptsCisco Network PlatformsDoD Cybersecurity Compliance

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Hard Skills

Network Infrastructure DesignNetwork OperationsTroubleshooting Network IssuesNetwork Security RequirementsNetwork Architecture DocumentationChange Management ProcessesNetwork Monitoring ToolsConfiguration ManagementNetwork AutomationVLANs And Subnetting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTechnical Guidance And MentorshipIndependent Work In Secure EnvironmentsCollaboration With StakeholdersAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Cisco FirewallsVPNsLoad BalancersWireless SystemsSNMPSYSLOGNetFlowSolarWindsSplunkPacket Capture Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II CertificationActive CCNP Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Security RequirementsDISA STIGsVulnerability RemediationRMF/ATO SupportINFOSECCOMSECZero Trust PrinciplesSecure Network Design PracticesMulti-Enclave EnvironmentsClassified Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsSplunkSwitchingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, switching, firewall, wireless, and related network technologies
Perform day-to-day network operations and maintenance, including monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle support
Diagnose and resolve complex network issues affecting availability, performance, connectivity, latency, and security across classified and unclassified environments
Develop, review, and maintain network architecture diagrams, topology maps, configuration documentation, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and as-built documentation
Plan and execute network changes through established change management processes while minimizing operational risk and downtime
Support network security requirements, including secure configuration baselines, access control, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance, POA&M support, and coordination with cybersecurity teams
Evaluate network hardware, software, and transport solutions and provide recommendations for upgrades, modernization, resiliency, and performance improvement
Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and mission partners to translate requirements into secure and scalable network solutions
Support accreditation, audit, and compliance activities by providing technical artifacts, configuration data, ports/protocols/services information, and network security documentation
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance required
U.S. citizenship required due to federal security requirements
Senior-level hands-on experience supporting enterprise network engineering, network operations, or infrastructure engineering in federal, defense, intelligence, or similarly secure environments
Strong working knowledge of routing and switching concepts, including VLANs, trunking, subnetting, routing protocols, high availability, redundancy, and network segmentation
Experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting Cisco or comparable network platforms, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless systems, and network management tools
Ability to troubleshoot complex network problems across physical, virtual, and transport layers using logs, packet captures, monitoring tools, and command-line diagnostics
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance practices, including DISA STIGs, vulnerability remediation, secure configuration management, and RMF/ATO support
Ability to create clear technical documentation, diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures
Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical issues, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders
Ability to work independently in a secure, mission-focused environment while managing multiple priorities and operational requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, or ability to obtain within program requirements, is a plus
Active CCNP certification is a plus
Experience with network automation, configuration management, scripting, or orchestration tools is a plus
Experience supporting classified networks, multi-enclave environments, cross-domain considerations, or secure transport solutions is a plus
Familiarity with INFOSEC, COMSEC, encryption, zero trust principles, and secure network design practices is a plus
Experience with network monitoring and logging tools such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NetFlow, SolarWinds, Splunk, or comparable platforms is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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