Classified IT Network Engineer (SM)

Santa Monica, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area), USFull-time$121k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Engineer networks and infrastructure services in classified environments (SIPRNET, TS/SCI/SAP) and unclassified environments, providing strategic technical expertise and leadership.

Role type

Senior IC classified IT network engineer

Builds

Classified network infrastructure, cloud-based solutions, and secure enterprise IT environments

Domain

Defense/Intelligence Community (DoD/IC) classified cyber infrastructure

Required skills

Classified network design and administration, vulnerability patching and STIG application, network troubleshooting, compliance with national policies (ICD-503, CNSSI 1253, JSIG), DoD 8140 compliance, Linux (RHEL 8/9), Cisco technologies (DNA, ISE, BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN, IaaS/PaaS, cloud transition strategies

Preferred skills

CCNP Enterprise, Microsoft M365, Azure cloud, Cybersecurity lifecycle model understanding, datacenter-to-cloud transition

Technologies

Cisco DNA, ISE, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, RHEL 8/9, Azure, M365, SIPRNET, TS/SCI/SAP

Responsibilities

Provide SME support for data, voice, LAN/WAN, Cloud, and AV environments; investigate and resolve complex network issues; lead small-to-medium projects; prepare for government inspections; evaluate and recommend enhanced network hardware/software; provide training and mentoring to staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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