Network Engineer (Travel Position)

Top Skills' Details
- REQUIRED: DoD Secret Clearance, Sec+ or CCNA-SEC
- Must be able to travel MINIMUM 50%
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms, including Cisco, Aruba, Versa Networks, and an understanding of WAN technologies (MPLS, broadband, VPNs, BGP, OSPF)
- Familiarity with Versa SASE components (Director, Analytics, Gateway)
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of network security concepts (IPSec, firewalls, segmentation)
- Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology RMF and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DAAPM processes
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Ability to follow network design documentation and implementation plans
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
switches
routing
network monitor
zero trust
Job Description
TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer opportunity located in High Point, N.C.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Support the design, deployment, and operations of secure SD-WAN architectures for government and classified network environments, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and support SD-WAN solutions Versa Networks SD-WAN/ across enterprise environments

• Assist with integration of SD-WAN into existing network infrastructure,

• Configure and maintain secure overlay networks, IPSec tunnels, segmentation policies, and routing protocols

• Monitor and troubleshoot WAN and SD-WAN performance issues, escalating complex problems as needed

• Support application performance optimization using SD-WAN features such as QoS, path selection, and traffic steering

• Assist in implementing secure access and segmentation policies aligned with zero-trust principles

• Contribute to Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Cross-Domain solution deployments

• Apply and maintain compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs

• Perform system testing, validation, and documentation for SD-WAN deployments

• Support network monitoring and analytics using centralized SD-WAN management tools (e.g., Versa Director, Analytics)

• Assist in developing network diagrams, configurations, and documentation

• Collaborate with senior engineers, government staff, and subcontractors on implementation activities

• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical input as needed

• Travel to customers or lab environments for deployment and support activities (as required)

• Follow organizational policies, including security, compliance, and safety requirements

• Maintain eligibility for required government security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• CCNA or CCNP (Enterprise or SD-WAN track preferred)
• Versa Certified SD-WAN Associate (VCSA) or working toward VCSP
• Additional certifications (Aruba, Juniper, or cloud) are a plus
• Experience with documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills