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Network Test Engineer – Secret Clearance |Fort Meade, MD

Fort Meade, MD

Full Time

Mid Level

Network Test Engineer – Secret Clearance |Fort Meade, MD
Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Network Test Engineer to support operations in Fort Meade, MD. This is a full-time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

The base salary range for this role is $114,660.00 to $130,000.00annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. Pay within this range will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

What You’ll Do
As a Network Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in providing end-to-end engineering solutions for DISN projects, that serve U.S. government missions. This role falls under Network Engineer within our compensation framework. This position reports to Director – Engineering, Logistics & Implementations (ELI). You will:

Be responsible for engineering, testing, implementing, and providing Tier III support for all Gateway initiatives ensuring mission success.
Design, build, test, implement and maintain Gateway engineering solutions.
Design engineering enhancements, develop engineering change requests and provide all required documentation in support of Configuration Control Boards (CCB).
Provide technical expertise in design review, lab testing & test report, implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks.
Support mission partners to satisfy the interoperability requirements.
Design architecture to include software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows and network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.
Analyze existing and planned gateway solutions and architectures and make recommendations.
Configure various routers, switches, firewalls, voice gateways, unified communication managers.
Utilize advanced security devices including High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE), crypto ignition keys and SIPRNet hard tokens.
Apply system patches, security patches and third-party updates to maintain systems at a high level of performance, availability, and security.
Develop detailed test plans, test reports, implementation plans, configuration guides and other technical documentation.
Deliver timely resolution and document troubleshooting procedures to mitigate impact of issues and improve infrastructure performance.
Perform incident response tasks and services restoration.
Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNET network protection; assess and analyze current NIPRNET network architecture; propose and analyze potential solutions.
Review security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure, architecture, and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies, regulations, and directives.
Provide support to the Automation Team.
Provide on-call Tier III support as needed.
As a Network Engineer, provides daily supervision and directions to staff.
Plans, designs, and evaluates new and existing computer network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support.
Plans, oversees, develops, and implements network policies and procedures and ensures network integrity as maintenance and modification projects to existing applications are undertaken.

What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications:
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.

Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong experience in… Strong routing protocols and IP network design experience to include: IPSEC, BGP, MPLS/RSVP, OSPF, IS-IS, , Multicast, Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Network (VPN), Carrier servicing Carrier (CsC).
- Unified capabilities experience to include Cisco voice gateways, unified communication managers and SIP trucking.
- Experience with Type 1 HAIPE encryption devices, secure tokens, etc.
- Laboratory testing experience using tools such as Wireshark, Kiwi-Syslog, SNMP/Traps, for testing/troubleshooting network traffic.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools; specifically, PowerPoint, Word & Excel
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), effective leadership, and interpersonal skills
Clearance:
- Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

DoD and/or Government program experience preferred; DISA experience a plus.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work.
Travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and government installations.
Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
Physical activities may include bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials, consistent with established one-person lift guidelines.
Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Interaction with others in dynamic environments, including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Background & Security

Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks
We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally:

Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) immediate vesting and match
Paid time off and company holidays
Generous tuition & training support
Relocation assistance
Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us
If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.

About Cambridge International Systems
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