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ClearEdge

Senior Network Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Function
IT
Pay
Not stated
Posted
27 months ago

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About the role

Join ClearPoint and become part of a team focused on delivering secure environments that support mission-critical work for government and defense organizations. ClearPoint specializes in designing, building, and managing secure facilities and controlled environments that enable partners across the Defense Industrial Base to operate in highly regulated settings.

As part of the ClearSpectrum LLC family of companies, ClearPoint combines enterprise resources with small-business agility to deliver secure infrastructure solutions. Our team supports the development of secure collaboration spaces, classified environments, and mission-enabling facilities that help customers execute critical national security missions.

You will excel in this role if you are

  • A collaborative engineer who thrives as part of an integrated technical team
  • Self-motivated with a desire to build and expand your technical expertise
  • Familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies
  • A forward thinker who enjoys learning new technologies and driving network innovation
  • Experienced with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper networking products
  • Skilled in network design, routing, switching, and optimization
  • Knowledgeable about network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

A day in the life consists of

  • Designing, configuring, and maintaining complex network infrastructure across multiple mission areas
  • Implementing and managing secure communication paths in compliance with customer and industry standards
  • Monitoring network performance, analyzing traffic patterns, and resolving connectivity issues
  • Supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT and network systems
  • Managing network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
  • Leading troubleshooting efforts and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and support staff
  • Conducting network capacity planning and optimization
  • Developing and maintaining documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures
  • Implementing upgrades and enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and performance

Must Haves

  • Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • PhD + 10 years of experience, or
  • Master’s + 12 years of experience, or
  • Bachelor’s + 14 years of experience, or
  • Associate’s + 16 years of experience, or
  • High School/GED + 18 years of experience
  • IAT Level II certification
  • Strong experience with Cisco, Dell, and Juniper products
  • Expertise in network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
  • Proficiency in network security tools and practices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN)
  • Strong VMware skills are highly desirable
  • Working knowledge of hardware and desktop support, including Thin Client networking and administration

Nice to have

  • System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience
  • Industry certifications at IAT Level III

ClearPoint is committed to delivering secure, compliant environments that enable our partners to operate effectively in mission-critical settings. We value a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence while empowering our employees with opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful work.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide how we operate and how we support our customers and partners. If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to explore additional opportunities across the ClearSpectrum family of companies or reach out to our recruiting team at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearPoint is an equal opportunity employer.

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Posted by ClearEdge on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:19 UTC; the original is the reference.

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