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Principal Network Engineer W/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap
Fort Belvoir, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
💰 $250,000/yr($160,000/yr$250,000/yr)

About the role

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience

  • Eight (8) Years relevant experience Including experience with Enterprise Infrastructure and Firewalls

  • Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

  • DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level III Baseline Certification (At least one of these)

    • CompTIA Advanced security Practitioner with Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)

    • Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or Associate)

    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

AND

  • Computing Environment Certifications Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

AND

  • Preferred: In addition to CCIE Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher level 

Clearance

  • Top Secret - Tier 5 investigation

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides high-level architectural expertise to managers and technical staff.

  • Develops architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines.

  • Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.

  • Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Location: Fort Belvoir, Springfield, VA
  • Type of environment: Office
  • Noise level: Low
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel: less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret – IT-II (Tier 5)

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $160,000 - $250,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401

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