Network Engineer (Travel Position) with Security Clearance

Top Skills' Details

• REQUIRED: DoD Secret Clearance, Sec+ or CCNA-SEC
• Must be able to travel MINIMUM 50%
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms, including Cisco, Aruba, Versa Networks, and an understanding of WAN technologies (MPLS, broadband, VPNs, BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with Versa SASE components (Director, Analytics, Gateway)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of network security concepts (IPSec, firewalls, segmentation)
• Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology RMF and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DAAPM processes
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Ability to follow network design documentation and implementation plans

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves switches routing network monitor zero trust
Job Description
TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer opportunity located in High Point, N.C. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Support the design, deployment, and operations of secure SD-WAN architectures for government and classified network environments, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: • Implement and support SD-WAN solutions Versa Networks SD-WAN/ across enterprise environments • Assist with integration of SD-WAN into existing network infrastructure, • Configure and maintain secure overlay networks, IPSec tunnels, segmentation policies, and routing protocols • Monitor and troubleshoot WAN and SD-WAN performance issues, escalating complex problems as needed • Support application performance optimization using SD-WAN features such as QoS, path selection, and traffic steering • Assist in implementing secure access and segmentation policies aligned with zero-trust principles • Contribute to Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Cross-Domain solution deployments • Apply and maintain compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs • Perform system testing, validation, and documentation for SD-WAN deployments • Support network monitoring and analytics using centralized SD-WAN management tools (e.g., Versa Director, Analytics) • Assist in developing network diagrams, configurations, and documentation • Collaborate with senior engineers, government staff, and subcontractors on implementation activities • Participate in customer meetings and provide technical input as needed • Travel to customers or lab environments for deployment and support activities (as required) • Follow organizational policies, including security, compliance, and safety requirements • Maintain eligibility for required government security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CCNA or CCNP (Enterprise or SD-WAN track preferred)
• Versa Certified SD-WAN Associate (VCSA) or working toward VCSP
• Additional certifications (Aruba, Juniper, or cloud) are a plus
• Experience with documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills