Network Engineer - Must have Secret Clearance

Job description

**Who Are We?** TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients. ### **What We Are Looking For:** We are seeking a knowledgeable Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of our LAN/WAN systems, routers, firewalls, and switches. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, manage system upgrades, and collaborate with IT teams to support business objectives. - Demonstrated experience developing network standards, conceptual/logical designs, business cases, ROI analyses, and requirements documentation. - Proven track record conducting market research, trade studies, proofs-of-concept, and technology evaluations/insertions in complex environments. - Experience maintaining EOL tracking, refresh planning, and BOM development. - Hands-on involvement in stakeholder collaboration, requirements gathering, and presenting architectural recommendations for approval. - Deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies (routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, security, cloud/hybrid connectivity, etc.). - Strong understanding of network security principles, interoperability resiliency, availability, and compliance frameworks - Proficiency in documentation tools and standards (e.g., SDDs, AoA, trade study reports). ### Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience. - 2–5+ years of experience in network administration or engineering. - Strong knowledge of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VLANs). - Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are highly desirable. - Strong knowledge of network engineering with a focus on network automation. - Strong knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and VLANs. - Proficiency in network automation and orchestration tools, such as Ansible, NetBox, or SaltStack. - Hands-on experience with SDN technologies such as Cisco ACI or VMware NSX. - Expertise in programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, or Ruby, for scripting and automation purposes. - Experience with API integration and RESTful services for interacting with network devices and platforms. - Knowledge of network monitoring and performance tools, such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG. - Familiarity with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP - Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. ### Security Clearance And Where You'll Work: - **Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen.** - **Candidates must have a least a Secret Clearance to be considered.** - This position is hybrid and requires at least two days per week on site.