Senior Network Engineer

PAE/Amentum

Base: up to $250,000; bonus/equity: not specified;...
Active top secret clearance with sci eligibility
Cisco certified network professional certification
Experience building is-is and ospf networks
The role supports the Department of Defense by providing critical network capabilities for prototype development, test, demonstration, and long-term sustainment

Job Summary

  • The role supports the Department of Defense by providing critical network capabilities for prototype development, test, demonstration, and long-term sustainment.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and hold a CCNP certification to operate autonomously in a SCIF environment.
  • The position offers competitive compensation up to $250,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and educational reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The role supports the Department of Defense by providing critical network capabilities for prototype development, test, demonstration, and long-term sustainment.

Salary

Base: Up to $250,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, educational reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional certification
  • Experience building IS-IS and OSPF networks
  • MPLS troubleshooting RSVP-TE LDP SR-MPLS
  • DMVPN and SD-WAN implementation experience
  • DISA STIG requirements implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Python and TCL automation scripting skills
  • Palo Alto or FMC/FTD NGFW troubleshooting
  • Cisco NSO Catalyst Center Splunk expertise
  • Type 1 encryption device KG175X experience
  • Strong critical thinking and adaptability
  • Independent work in dynamic environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or 5 additional years of experience
  • 10 years of network engineering experience required
  • 3 years of network design architecture experience required
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification
  • Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Work Rights

Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

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