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Principal Systems Engineer III (Network) Top Secret Clearance

System One
Pocatello, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Job Details

Principal Network Engineer III (Top Secret Clearance)
Location: Onsite in Pocatello, ID
Salary: $160K
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required (Must be willing to sit for CI Poly)
Certification: CCNA or higher required within 6 months of hire
Experience: 6 years of networking experience

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Network Engineer III to support a long-term FBI contract. This role is responsible for the design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and troubleshooting of network components, including switches, firewalls, load balancers, software-defined networking (SDN), and private cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in data center networking, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Network Infrastructure Design & Support
  • Design, implement, and maintain networking infrastructure within and between data centers.
  • Configure and manage LAN, WAN, VLAN, SDN, firewalls, and load balancers for bare-metal and virtual environments.
  • Ensure network security, availability, and scalability across all systems.
  • Evaluate, improve, and maintain information security for the data center network.
  • Provide 4th-level support for complex networking issues.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve critical network issues and bottlenecks.
  • Develop and implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions.
  • Establish network recovery processes to minimize downtime.
  • Work closely with vendors and internal IT teams for problem resolution.
  • Automation & Optimization
  • Write and maintain custom scripts to enhance efficiency and automation.
  • Implement Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions for automated provisioning of addresses and VLANs.
  • Optimize application performance and assist developers with network-related improvements.
  • Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including inventory, patch levels, IP addresses, hostnames, security certificates, and service accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
  • Conduct regular audits and updates to keep infrastructure aligned with business and security requirements.
    Required Qualifications:
    • Active Top Secret clearance (must be willing to sit for CI Poly).
    • 6 years of networking experience, with expertise in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
    • CCNA or higher certification required within 6 months of hire.
    • Strong experience with data center networking, SDN, firewalls, and load balancing.
    • Hands-on experience with network monitoring, security best practices, and automation.
    • Proficiency in writing custom scripts for automation and network optimization.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
    • Experience with FBI, DoD, or other federal agencies.
    • Advanced networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent).
    • Experience with cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure, or private cloud).
    Benefits:
    We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
    3 weeks paid time off
    2 weeks of holiday pay
    Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
    Life Insurance & AD&D
    401(k) with up to 4% match
    End-of-year profit sharing paid into 401(k)

    If you are a highly skilled network engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to support a mission-critical program, apply today!

    Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
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