Sr. Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Shadowgate Partners' client is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to be part of a small but strong senior level networks team responsible for architecting, designing, installing, implementing, and maintaining a large multi-agency program based mission essential network infrastructure with very strict security, fault tolerance and latency requirements. Areas of involvement include rack level, data center, and transport layers. The team supports multiple programs, all with the same agency requirements and general needs, and provides technical challenges based on ever expanding requirements and mission needs. Most work is performed on-site at customer location, but some travel may be required which may include overseas locations. Strong opportunity for leadership roles and responsibilities in your areas of expertise, with supporting roles in other areas. Technical Requirements • Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in network engineering, design, implementation and maintenance
• Proficiency with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking devices
• Certifications with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking devices
• Proficiency with multiple network protocols, to include TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP (and multicast), TLS, VPLS, GRE
• Experience configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting:
◦ Routing Protocols (i.e. OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP)
◦ EVPN (Ethernet over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN)
◦ Multicast, STP, Virtual LANs and Trunking (VLANs)
◦ Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN)
◦ Network Controlled Interfaces/Security: Firewall, ACL
• Security+ or CISSP Certification
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in groups Desired Skills • Juniper Certifications (JNCIA/S/P/E)
• Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
• Experience engaging with and working seamlessly within a team
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, etc.
• Experience with networking Linux and/or BSD systems to include system administration
• Experience working with Multicast protocols
• Willingness to accept engineering responsibility and present network designs and solutions to the team, agency and end customer
• Willingness to travel in US and globally if/as required Education • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Clearance TS/SCI eligible with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph Benefits The company offers a strong total compensation package built around flexibility and long-term security. It contributes an amount equal to 25% of annual salary into an Individual Benefits Account (IBA), which employees can use to cover health, dental, and vision premiums, out-of-pocket medical costs, childcare, and PTO; any unused balance at year-end is paid out as income the following January. Full-time employees receive 8 weeks (320 hours) of all-inclusive paid time off, covering vacation, holidays, and sick leave, with no mandatory leave policy. An additional 25% of annual salary is contributed to employees' 401(k) retirement accounts, with immediate 100% vesting and no waiting period — meaning a $100,000 base salary translates to roughly $150,000 in total compensation. Beyond these core benefits, employees receive fully company-paid Basic Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Identity Theft Insurance, Secure Travel, and Health Advocate services, plus 50% coverage for Cancer Indemnity Insurance, along with optional coverage for Accident Protection, Legal Services, Supplemental Long Term Disability, Supplemental Voluntary Life, and Child Life Insurance. Employees also receive 100% reimbursement for tuition, books, and job-relevant certifications for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs.