Clarity Innovations

Clarity Innovations

Sr. Principal Network Engineer

Washington, DC · Principal · Full-time

No sponsorship$120k-$315kDetected 7 hours ago
PythonBashPowerShellGitAWSAzureCloud PlatformsTerraformAnsibleCI/CDJenkinsData EngineeringCybersecurityTCP/IPFirewallCiscoBGP/OSPFSD-WANWiresharkNetwork MonitoringZero TrustNetwork EngineeringCommunicationCISSP

About the role

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient network infrastructures, ensuring the highest level of security and compliance with federal government standards.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Deep understanding of government security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs) and the ability to implement secure network designs within those standards.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide clear solutions quickly and effectively.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar for deploying network changes.
  • More than 5 years of industry experience in a network engineer or similar role in the Cyber Operation Domain

Nice to have

  • (in addition to the required qualifications)

Skills

  • On-site work at government facilities or classified secure locations 3+ days a week.
  • Collaborative, high-stakes environment with government stakeholders, working with cutting-edge cloud and secure networking technologies.

Compensation

  • $120,000 - $315,000

Company info

  • first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices.
  • We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
  • We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions.
  • At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued.
  • Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and cleared Network Engineer with expertise in configuring both cloud-based and hardware network devices using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for classified government projects.
  • This role involves managing both on-premises and cloud environments in support of sensitive, mission-critical systems.
  • Experience communicating with customers and end-users

Equal opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • equal opportunity employer.
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