Network Engineer - Must have Secret Clearance

Who Are We?

TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a knowledgeable Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of our LAN/WAN systems, routers, firewalls, and switches. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, manage system upgrades, and collaborate with IT teams to support business objectives.

Demonstrated experience developing network standards, conceptual/logical designs, business cases, ROI analyses, and requirements documentation.

Proven track record conducting market research, trade studies, proofs-of-concept, and technology evaluations/insertions in complex environments.

Experience maintaining EOL tracking, refresh planning, and BOM development.

Hands-on involvement in stakeholder collaboration, requirements gathering, and presenting architectural recommendations for approval.

Deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies (routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, security, cloud/hybrid connectivity, etc.).

Strong understanding of network security principles, interoperability resiliency, availability, and compliance frameworks

Proficiency in documentation tools and standards (e.g., SDDs, AoA, trade study reports).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5+ years of experience in network administration or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VLANs).
• Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of network engineering with a focus on network automation.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and VLANs.
• Proficiency in network automation and orchestration tools, such as Ansible, NetBox, or SaltStack.
• Hands-on experience with SDN technologies such as Cisco ACI or VMware NSX.
• Expertise in programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, or Ruby, for scripting and automation purposes.
• Experience with API integration and RESTful services for interacting with network devices and platforms.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and performance tools, such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Security Clearance And Where You'll Work

• Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidates must have a least a Secret Clearance to be considered.
• This position is hybrid and requires at least two days per week on site.