Senior Network Engineer (CCNP) - Active Top Security Clearance Required

Location: Nationwide (Must Be Open to Travel)

Project Sites: Dallas, TX & Cedar Rapids, IA

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Pay: Up to $75/hr

GREENFIELD BUILD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This is a net-new Secure Development Environment (SDE) deployment supporting classified engineering and development workloads. This is not a maintenance role and it is not a traditional support position.

We are specifically seeking engineers who have built environments from the ground up. Candidates should have experience with greenfield infrastructure deployments, data center buildouts, rack-and-stack initiatives, site standups, and enterprise infrastructure implementations.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Candidates can be located anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel during deployment activities.

The project begins onsite in Dallas where the team will stand up secure infrastructure racks before traveling to Cedar Rapids to replicate the environment as part of the overall disaster recovery and continuity strategy.

Travel expenses, hotel accommodations, rental vehicle, and per diem are provided.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

This initiative is focused on building a Secure Development Environment (SDE) designed to support classified engineering and development programs.

The team will be responsible for standing up secure infrastructure from the ground up, including networking infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage systems, identity services, encryption technologies, monitoring platforms, backup solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities.

This engineer will play a critical role in building the network foundation that supports the overall Secure Development Environment while helping bring a brand-new secure engineering platform online across multiple sites.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Active U.S. Government Top Security Clearance
• Security+ Certification (or Equivalent)
• Active CCNP Certification
• Greenfield Infrastructure Deployment Experience
• Experience Building Environments From Scratch
• Open to Travel

HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Government Contractor Experience
• Defense Contractor Experience
• Aerospace & Defense Experience
• Intelligence Community Experience
• DoD Program Experience
• Data Center Buildouts
• Rack & Stack Deployments
• Secure Infrastructure Environments
• STIG / RMF Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Cisco network deployments
• Configure OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP routing
• Deploy and configure Cisco switching infrastructure
• Support rack-and-stack build activities
• Design secure network segmentation solutions
• Integrate networking solutions with virtualized infrastructure
• Create network architecture documentation
• Support operational readiness and deployment activities

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Secure Development Environment (SDE) Buildout
• True Greenfield Infrastructure Deployment
• Build Multiple Infrastructure Racks From Scratch
• Multi-Site Infrastructure Initiative
• Travel Fully Covered
• Opportunity to Remain Active in a Cleared Environment
• High-Visibility Program
• Strong Extension PotentialTop

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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