Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Summary
• Seeking a Network Security Engineer specializing in network transport and security to support the testing, development, deployment, and ongoing support of a nationwide, mission-critical communications system. This role supports advanced systems that enhance the safety, security, and capacity of global air traffic management operations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with enterprise network security technologies, packet analysis, and multi-vendor environments.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide engineering support for network security operations, including testing and configuration of information security products and services.
• Perform configuration changes, code upgrades, and troubleshooting for firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switches.
• Perform packet captures and analyze traffic to identify anomalous behavior and performance issues.
• Explain complex networking issues, data flows, and packet analysis results in a clear and customer-friendly manner.
• Support deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security solutions in a large enterprise environment.
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Must-Have Qualifications (Technical)
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR
Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience, OR
10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on network engineering experience with security technology management, including system testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of OSI model and TCP/IP-based networking architectures.
• Experience integrating large, complex, multi-vendor network solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to use packet capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.) to analyze TCP data flows and resolve network transport issues.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust clearance.
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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
• Experience creating and maintaining site-to-site and client-based IPSec/VPN solutions.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting security gateway solutions (firewalls, NAT, IPSec VPNs).
• Advanced certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, or similar.
• Experience supporting government customers in a network security environment.
• Experience with National Airspace System (NAS) telecommunications or air traffic management systems.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between software applications and network infrastructure.
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Soft Skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working in fast-paced environments.