Senior Network Engineer

Job description

Join ClearPoint and become part of a team focused on delivering secure environments that support mission-critical work for government and defense organizations. ClearPoint specializes in designing, building, and managing secure facilities and controlled environments that enable partners across the Defense Industrial Base to operate in highly regulated settings. As part of the ClearSpectrum LLC family of companies, ClearPoint combines enterprise resources with small-business agility to deliver secure infrastructure solutions. Our team supports the development of secure collaboration spaces, classified environments, and mission-enabling facilities that help customers execute critical national security missions. ### You will excel in this role if you are: - A collaborative engineer who thrives as part of an integrated technical team - Self-motivated with a desire to build and expand your technical expertise - Familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies - A forward thinker who enjoys learning new technologies and driving network innovation - Experienced with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper networking products - Skilled in network design, routing, switching, and optimization - Knowledgeable about network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems ### A day in the life consists of: - Designing, configuring, and maintaining complex network infrastructure across multiple mission areas - Implementing and managing secure communication paths in compliance with customer and industry standards - Monitoring network performance, analyzing traffic patterns, and resolving connectivity issues - Supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT and network systems - Managing network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability - Leading troubleshooting efforts and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and support staff - Conducting network capacity planning and optimization - Developing and maintaining documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures - Implementing upgrades and enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and performance ### Must Haves: - Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance - PhD + 10 years of experience, or - Master’s + 12 years of experience, or - Bachelor’s + 14 years of experience, or - Associate’s + 16 years of experience, or - High School/GED + 18 years of experience - IAT Level II certification - Strong experience with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper products - Expertise in network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.) - Proficiency in network security tools and practices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN) - Strong VMware skills are highly desirable - Working knowledge of hardware and desktop support, including Thin Client networking and administration ### Nice to have - System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience - Industry certifications at IAT Level III