Top Secret Cleared Sr. Network Systems Engineer SME

Post Date

Jun 27, 2025

Location

Fort George G. Meade,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20755
US
Aug 28, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

STL-791746

Pay Rate

$60 - $75 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to add a TS Cleared Network Systems SME to a client's program based in Fort Meade, MD. This individual will provide mission critical support for the IP voice transport network by optimizing, implementing, and maintaining complex networks with a focus on security, availability, and performance. They will work closely with operations, management, and stakeholders to ensure the network is secure and optimally functioning. They will be responsible for Tier 3 network and security support issues, providing system optimization design / implementation / testing / maintenance. They will also independently conduct network assessments, identify possible vulnerabilities, and recommend/develop solutions to problems found. This role is 5 days a week onsite. Minimal travel required.

12-15 years of experience engineering and troubleshooting networks (BGP, MPLS, VPNs, OSPF, VoIP, LLDP, VLANs, IS-IS, Spanning Tree Protocol)

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree
Prior experience engineering and troubleshooting networks (BGP, MPLS, VPNs, OSPF, VoIP, LLDP, VLANs, IS-IS, Spanning Tree Protocol)
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Security+ Certification
Prior Juniper experience
Previous experience with IP voice transport networks

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Active Top Secret SCI
Masters Degree
Prior experience with Ribbon Session Border Controllers (SBC)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.