Senior Network Engineer/Secret Clearance/Onsite

A federal consulting agency in South Jersey is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support secure, high-performance network infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. This full-time, onsite position offers the opportunity to play a key role in designing, maintaining, and improving complex enterprise and classified network systems that support government clients and national initiatives.

This role provides the chance to work with advanced technologies in a stable setting, supported by a collaborative team. The position allows for continued technical growth and the opportunity to make a direct impact on high-visibility federal projects.

Contract Duration: 6 months, contract to hire

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering or administration within enterprise or government environments
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, network security, and hardware technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and IPv4 networking, including troubleshooting connectivity issues involving Spanning Tree, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience with data center and remote office technologies such as Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Fortinet and Cisco ASA firewalls, Zscaler, SD-WAN, and private lines
• Ability to ensure network alignment with STIG security requirements and maintain ongoing compliance
• Experience maintaining and planning SolarWinds infrastructure
• Familiarity with Layer 2 protocols such as STP, VTP, VLANs, and 802.1q trunking; routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP; and security protocols
• Experience with wireless networking and related technologies (Cisco Wireless Controllers, CAPWAP, FlexConnect)
• Proficiency with network management tools such as SolarWinds, Infoblox, and Cisco ISE
• Ability to document, plan, and troubleshoot across multiple network platforms
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills & Experience:

• CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with automation and scripting
• Familiarity with cloud networking
• Experience supporting classified or secure federal environments
• Understanding of QoS, multicast, and NAC technologies

What You Will Be Doing:
Tech Breakdown:

• 60% Network Infrastructure Design, Configuration, and Maintenance
• 25% Security and Compliance Implementation
• 15% Documentation, Troubleshooting, and Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities:

• 70% Hands-On Engineering and Configuration
• 20% System Optimization and Compliance
• 10% Cross-Team Collaboration and Support

The Offer:

• Bonus based on performance

You will receive the following benefits:

• Healthcare
• 401k plan
• Vacation Time