Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$140,000 - $160,000
Occasional travel
IT - Networking
Quantico, VA (On-Site/Office)
Position: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Quantico, Virginia (On-site)
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, with occasional on-call or extended support during mission-critical operations)
Travel: None
Who We Are
IPS (Information Protection Solutions LLC) is a people-centered cybersecurity and IT engineering firm supporting federal missions that safeguard national security.
Information Protection Solutions (IPS) is a premier Application Development, Cybersecurity, and IT Security Engineering firm with a distinguished record of service to the U.S. government. IPS specializes in providing high-quality, highly educated, and certified professionals who drive cybersecurity and IT engineering excellence. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize delivering expert talent alongside cutting-edge technology to fortify the cybersecurity posture of our clients.
If you value authenticity, teamwork, and meaningful mission impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
About the Role
The Network Engineer Sr. plays a critical part in supporting DOJ’s NOC, contributing to secure, modern, and resilient enterprise environments.
You’ll collaborate with technical teams, leadership, and federal partners to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to support high-impact federal work without getting lost in a massive agency.
What Defines Us
Our culture is the backbone of who we are. At IPS, we believe meaningful work comes from intention, skill, and trust. These values guide how we support our clients, collaborate as a team, and grow as professionals:
• Craftsmanship — We put care and mastery into the work we deliver.
• Stewardship — We honor the responsibility trusted to us by our clients.
• Curiosity — We stay open to learning, new ideas, and better ways forward.
• Intentionality — We act with clarity, purpose, and thoughtful decision-making.
• Collaboration — We create better outcomes when we work together.
• Adaptability — We adjust with agility as missions and technologies evolve.
• Reliability — We show up, follow through, and earn trust consistently.
They aren’t buzzwords — they’re the behaviors we expect and the environment we cultivate. They shape how we show up for our clients, for the mission, and for each other.
Why You’ll Love Working at IPS
Unlike larger contractors, IPS offers:
• Real visibility and direct access to leadership
• A voice that matters in shaping processes and solutions
• Supportive mentors invested in your success
• Opportunities to grow your career, not just fill a seat
• A culture built on trust, transparency, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Do
• Lead the planning, design, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise LAN, MAN, and WAN environments supporting DOJ operations
• Provide architectural guidance for complex network environments, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across enterprise and deployable tactical infrastructures
• Engineer, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco-based and Linux-based routing solutions in mission-critical environments
• Design and implement new network solutions based on evolving operational and security requirements
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and telecommunications technologies to support long-term mission needs
• Improve network performance and security posture through thoughtful architecture enhancements and hardening strategies
• Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, technical documentation, and architecture artifacts
• Serve as a senior technical lead for network and security platforms, guiding implementation and modernization efforts
• Support security audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives through secure design and configuration practices
• Collaborate with program leadership, engineers, analysts, and federal stakeholders to align network solutions with mission objectives
• Research, test, and validate new networking and security technologies before deployment
• Act as a Tier 4 escalation resource for complex routing, integration, and performance issues
• Plan, implement, test, and sustain secure network solutions across enterprise and field-based environments
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI (polygraph may be required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, engineering, and supporting enterprise network environments
• Demonstrated experience leading complex network integration efforts across LAN, MAN, and WAN architectures
• Strong expertise in Cisco IOS and/or NX-OS, including routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
• Hands-on experience supporting Cisco-based and Linux-based routing platforms
• Experience implementing secure network infrastructure in enterprise and field or tactical environments
• Proven ability to serve as a technical lead or mentor for junior engineers
• Experience supporting high-latency or bandwidth-constrained environments (e.g., satellite or cellular connectivity)
• Proficiency with VMware virtualization technologies
• Current industry certification such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering
Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco routing and switching platforms in enterprise environments
• Network architecture design, documentation, and diagramming tools
• Cisco enterprise management tools (e.g., DNA Center)
• Secure configuration and hardening of network infrastructure
• Change management processes in regulated or federal environments
• Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization tools
• Integration of encryption devices and secure communication technologies
• Collaboration with security teams to align network engineering with compliance and audit requirements
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, DoD, or other federal law enforcement networks
• Advanced Cisco certifications or security-focused credentials
• Background supporting deployable or expeditionary network environments
• Experience serving as a senior escalation point (Tier 3/Tier 4)
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills in mission-driven environments
Benefits
IPS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our benefits include:
• Competitive salary range that is between $140,000 - $160,000
• 401k IPS Match
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (100% Single Rate)
• Paid Life Insurance ($50k)
• Paid Annual Training ($4k)
• Access to over 3k Training Courses via the Insperity Platform
Our goal is to ensure you feel supported both professionally and personally as you grow with IPS.
Ready to Apply?
Applications for this role are managed through ClearanceJobs.com
Location: Quantico, Virginia (On-site)
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, with occasional on-call or extended support during mission-critical operations)
Travel: None
Who We Are
IPS (Information Protection Solutions LLC) is a people-centered cybersecurity and IT engineering firm supporting federal missions that safeguard national security.
Information Protection Solutions (IPS) is a premier Application Development, Cybersecurity, and IT Security Engineering firm with a distinguished record of service to the U.S. government. IPS specializes in providing high-quality, highly educated, and certified professionals who drive cybersecurity and IT engineering excellence. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize delivering expert talent alongside cutting-edge technology to fortify the cybersecurity posture of our clients.
If you value authenticity, teamwork, and meaningful mission impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
About the Role
The Network Engineer Sr. plays a critical part in supporting DOJ’s NOC, contributing to secure, modern, and resilient enterprise environments.
You’ll collaborate with technical teams, leadership, and federal partners to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to support high-impact federal work without getting lost in a massive agency.
What Defines Us
Our culture is the backbone of who we are. At IPS, we believe meaningful work comes from intention, skill, and trust. These values guide how we support our clients, collaborate as a team, and grow as professionals:
• Craftsmanship — We put care and mastery into the work we deliver.
• Stewardship — We honor the responsibility trusted to us by our clients.
• Curiosity — We stay open to learning, new ideas, and better ways forward.
• Intentionality — We act with clarity, purpose, and thoughtful decision-making.
• Collaboration — We create better outcomes when we work together.
• Adaptability — We adjust with agility as missions and technologies evolve.
• Reliability — We show up, follow through, and earn trust consistently.
They aren’t buzzwords — they’re the behaviors we expect and the environment we cultivate. They shape how we show up for our clients, for the mission, and for each other.
Why You’ll Love Working at IPS
Unlike larger contractors, IPS offers:
• Real visibility and direct access to leadership
• A voice that matters in shaping processes and solutions
• Supportive mentors invested in your success
• Opportunities to grow your career, not just fill a seat
• A culture built on trust, transparency, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Do
• Lead the planning, design, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise LAN, MAN, and WAN environments supporting DOJ operations
• Provide architectural guidance for complex network environments, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across enterprise and deployable tactical infrastructures
• Engineer, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco-based and Linux-based routing solutions in mission-critical environments
• Design and implement new network solutions based on evolving operational and security requirements
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and telecommunications technologies to support long-term mission needs
• Improve network performance and security posture through thoughtful architecture enhancements and hardening strategies
• Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, technical documentation, and architecture artifacts
• Serve as a senior technical lead for network and security platforms, guiding implementation and modernization efforts
• Support security audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives through secure design and configuration practices
• Collaborate with program leadership, engineers, analysts, and federal stakeholders to align network solutions with mission objectives
• Research, test, and validate new networking and security technologies before deployment
• Act as a Tier 4 escalation resource for complex routing, integration, and performance issues
• Plan, implement, test, and sustain secure network solutions across enterprise and field-based environments
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI (polygraph may be required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, engineering, and supporting enterprise network environments
• Demonstrated experience leading complex network integration efforts across LAN, MAN, and WAN architectures
• Strong expertise in Cisco IOS and/or NX-OS, including routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
• Hands-on experience supporting Cisco-based and Linux-based routing platforms
• Experience implementing secure network infrastructure in enterprise and field or tactical environments
• Proven ability to serve as a technical lead or mentor for junior engineers
• Experience supporting high-latency or bandwidth-constrained environments (e.g., satellite or cellular connectivity)
• Proficiency with VMware virtualization technologies
• Current industry certification such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering
Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco routing and switching platforms in enterprise environments
• Network architecture design, documentation, and diagramming tools
• Cisco enterprise management tools (e.g., DNA Center)
• Secure configuration and hardening of network infrastructure
• Change management processes in regulated or federal environments
• Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization tools
• Integration of encryption devices and secure communication technologies
• Collaboration with security teams to align network engineering with compliance and audit requirements
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, DoD, or other federal law enforcement networks
• Advanced Cisco certifications or security-focused credentials
• Background supporting deployable or expeditionary network environments
• Experience serving as a senior escalation point (Tier 3/Tier 4)
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills in mission-driven environments
Benefits
IPS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our benefits include:
• Competitive salary range that is between $140,000 - $160,000
• 401k IPS Match
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (100% Single Rate)
• Paid Life Insurance ($50k)
• Paid Annual Training ($4k)
• Access to over 3k Training Courses via the Insperity Platform
Our goal is to ensure you feel supported both professionally and personally as you grow with IPS.
Ready to Apply?
Applications for this role are managed through ClearanceJobs.com
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