Clarity · 4 hours ago
Senior Principal Network Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
3+ years expClarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures for classified government projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and manage classified cloud-based networking environments (AWS, Azure) and physical network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.)
Implement and maintain network infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Collaborate with development, security, and cloud engineering teams to integrate networking with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
Work closely with government stakeholders to design scalable and secure network architectures for evolving mission-critical needs
Ensure compliance with government security protocols (e.g., NIST, FISMA, DISA STIGs), implementing secure networking solutions such as VPNs, firewalls, and network segmentation
Perform vulnerability assessments, hardening of network devices, and risk management tasks to meet government compliance and security objectives
Troubleshoot complex network issues across classified environments, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective measures for network-related incidents ensuring minimal downtime
Document and maintain network architectures, configurations, and IaC scripts with special attention to classified data handling and security protocols
Assist with network capacity planning and scaling for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring both cloud and on-premises resources are properly integrated
Ensure compliance with industry standards and security best practices in network design, including the implementation of encryption, VPNs, and firewalls
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to optimize and evolve the network architecture
Qualification
Required
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position
3-5+ years of experience in network engineering, including cloud-based and hardware network device configuration
Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
Strong knowledge of secure network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs), firewall management, VPNs, and secure cloud networking
Hands-on experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or private cloud environments, with strong knowledge of VPCs, security groups, and hybrid cloud networking (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
Experience with automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for network management and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including Zero Trust, network segmentation, and firewall rule management
Deep understanding of government security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs) and the ability to implement secure network designs within those standards
Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide clear solutions quickly and effectively
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar for deploying network changes
Preferred
Current US SCI eligibility and CI poly
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent
More than 5 years of industry experience in a network engineer or similar role in the Cyber Operation Domain
Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, and network orchestration in classified settings
Familiarity with network monitoring and performance tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios)
Experience communicating with customers and end-users
Company
Clarity
Clarity is the app for your love life.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-07Seed
Leadership Team
Lisa Fei
Founder
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