Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Northern VA | Charleston, SC | Panama City, FL | San Diego, CA Clearance Required: Active Secret Experience Level: Mid–Senior (7+ years) Salary Range: $140,000 – $195,000 Work Type: 100% Onsite Program Duration: Long-term program funded through FY27 ClearanceJobs is seeking mid-to-senior level Engineers across DevOps, Infrastructure, Network, and Automation disciplines to support a high-priority classified DoD program. These roles support mission-critical systems in secure lab environments and offer long-term stability on a funded. We are hiring multiple engineers with overlapping skill sets in DevOps pipelines, Kubernetes, Ansible automation, systems engineering, network engineering, WAN/SSR technologies, and test automation. Candidates will be aligned to specific teams and functions based on background and strengths. ?? Urgency: Positions are being filled on a first-come, first-served basis due to active competition with other major defense contractors. What You'll Do Depending on alignment, engineers may support one or more of the following technical areas: Design, build, and support CI/CD pipelines in classified environmentsDevelop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Ansible, Terraform, or similar toolsDeploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)Automate systems and network configurations using Ansible playbooksSupport Linux/Unix-based platform infrastructureEngineer and test network and WAN architectures, including SSR / SD-WAN technologiesDevelop and integrate Test Automation Frameworks (TAF) into DevOps pipelinesOperate in classified lab environments, supporting DoD mission requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional engineering and security teams Required Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance (required at time of submission)7+ years of experience in one or more engineering disciplines (DevOps, systems, network, automation, or software)Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)Ansible automation (systems or network-focused)Kubernetes and containerized platformsLinux/Unix systems administrationNetwork engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, WAN)WAN / SSR / SD-WAN technologiesTest Automation Framework developmentFamiliarity with DevOps and IaC principlesExperience supporting DoD or classified programs (strongly preferred) Why This Role Long-term program stabilityHigh-impact work supporting national defenseCompetitive compensation ($140K–$195K)Multiple geographic location optionsOpportunity to align with a role that matches your strongest technical skill set Additional Information Positions are 100% onsiteFinal team alignment will be based on technical background and program needsQualified candidates are being reviewed and advanced immediately ?? To Apply: If you're a TS-cleared engineer looking for long-term, mission-driven work, apply now or message directly to discuss alignment.