Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer (TS) — Huntsville, AL (Quantico, VA option) We have an urgent opening for a senior-level Network Engineer to support a mission customer. This is a hands-on role for someone who can own enterprise network operations end-to-end: troubleshoot complex issues, keep the environment stable, and be the escalation point when problems get real. Locations: Huntsville, AL (primary) and Quantico, VA (additional opening) Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) required What you’ll do • Serve as the senior SME for enterprise networks and devices: switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, encryptors, and telecom technologies • Troubleshoot and manage customer networks alongside government and contractor teams • Provide technical guidance to the Project Lead and other Network Engineers; review work against government standards and industry best practices • Recommend improvements to network architecture, tooling, and processes based on evolving trends and mission needs • Act as the on-call escalation point when tickets can’t be resolved at the tier level • Complete After-Action Reviews for critical tickets and submit within 24 hours of closure • Deliver professional, customer-first support in every interaction Required qualifications • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance • 5+ years of IT experience focused on networking, with strong Cisco switches/routers experience • Deep knowledge of: IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, stateful firewalls, and encryption technologies • Working knowledge of network management and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, Riverbed, Micro Focus Network Automation or similar) • Familiarity with web apps/servers, application load balancers, storage systems, and security concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs) Preferred • BS in IT/CS or related field • CCNP (Enterprise, Data Center, and/or Security) Interested? Reply with your resume and your preferred location (Huntsville or Quantico). If you’re a match, we’ll move quickly.

Created: 2026-03-04