Job Requirements
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$165,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Piper Companies is seeking a SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance for a world leading technology organization supporting mission-critical initiatives in the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland area. The SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance role requires 4 days onsite per week at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance will serve as a network consulting engineer responsible for delivering business and technology solutions across networking, security, mobility, cloud, and edge computing environments. An ideal candidate for the SD-WAN Network Engineer -Secret Clearance role is an experienced network professional with expertise in SD-WAN architectures, secure networking, network automation, and multi-tenant edge deployments.
Responsibilities of the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance:
• Design, implement, and validate SD-WAN solutions that demonstrate automated failover, brownout protection, and optimized bandwidth utilization across degraded network links.
• Serve as a Network Consulting Engineer supporting the delivery of enterprise data, security, mobility, and cloud solutions for government customers.
• Develop and validate deployment guides and sizing baselines for multi-tenant edge compute environments and secure virtualized networking solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to architect, test, and deploy secure network infrastructure aligned with mission requirements.
• Perform network assessments, troubleshooting, optimization, and technical documentation to ensure successful solution delivery and operational readiness.
Qualifications of the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance:
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting SD-WAN and enterprise networking solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, virtualization, and cloud networking technologies.
• Experience with network automation, failover testing, performance optimization, and resilient network architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desired.
Compensation for the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance includes:
• Salary range: $165,000 - $190,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on 11/12/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Responsibilities of the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance:
• Design, implement, and validate SD-WAN solutions that demonstrate automated failover, brownout protection, and optimized bandwidth utilization across degraded network links.
• Serve as a Network Consulting Engineer supporting the delivery of enterprise data, security, mobility, and cloud solutions for government customers.
• Develop and validate deployment guides and sizing baselines for multi-tenant edge compute environments and secure virtualized networking solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to architect, test, and deploy secure network infrastructure aligned with mission requirements.
• Perform network assessments, troubleshooting, optimization, and technical documentation to ensure successful solution delivery and operational readiness.
Qualifications of the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance:
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting SD-WAN and enterprise networking solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, virtualization, and cloud networking technologies.
• Experience with network automation, failover testing, performance optimization, and resilient network architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desired.
Compensation for the SD-WAN Network Engineer - Secret Clearance includes:
• Salary range: $165,000 - $190,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on 11/12/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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#LI-ONSITE
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