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Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Nicholson Strategic SolutionsNavy Observatory, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Network Engineer About US
We design, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge enterprise IT solutions for mission-critical environments. We’re looking for a self-starter who thrives both independently and in collaborative teams, can navigate a fast-paced deployment environment, and is eager to grow their technical expertise while delivering results.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise information systems and networks to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
- Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintain and update physical systems, virtual environments, networking solutions, and system documentation.
- Lead or contribute to the design and deployment of enhancements to systems and architectures.
- Perform root-cause analysis on operational or performance issues and develop long-term solutions.
- Ensure systems meet DoD STIGs and security compliance requirements. Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant IT/network engineering experience.
- Strong expertise in TCP/IP, IPv4, and network troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper devices.
- Knowledge of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and network security best practices.
- Experience with Windows Server and Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat).
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi.
- Familiarity with implementing DoD STIGs.
- Proficient in DNS/DHCP administration and system monitoring.
- Must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC (5 days a week).
- Active Secret Clearance.
- 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent). Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills
- CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP certification.
- Event log and intrusion analysis.
- WSUS administration and vulnerability scanning (e.g., Nessus).
- Scripting skills in PowerShell, Batch, Ansible, or Chef. Why Join Us?
- Work on mission-critical systems in a secure, enterprise-level environment.
- Collaborate with a team of seasoned engineers dedicated to innovation and problem-solving.
- Opportunity to expand your skills across network, systems, and security domains.
Skills
TCP/IP
Ansible
Chef
DNS
PowerShell
VMware
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