Network Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Post Date

Dec 02, 2025

Location

Pascagoula,
Mississippi

ZIP/Postal Code

39581
US
Feb 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

BOS-781863a4-6573-4a26-aa8b-df940dd484ff

Pay Rate

$62 - $77 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network architecture for shipboard C5ISR systems, ensuring robust and secure communication networks for a customer in Pascagoula, MS.

Duties include:

• Design and implement network architecture for shipboard C5ISR systems
• Ensure secure and reliable shipboard communication networks design
• Coordinate with government customers and OEM vendors for network requirements
• Conduct network performance analysis and optimization
• Support the development and review of network-related documentation and design reviews

Compensation:
$55-70/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP. Or must be willing to obtain/pass certification within 90 days of hire
• Vendor operating system certification such as Microsoft, Cisco, RedHat, or Linux
• Education: Bachelor in Science in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related field
• Ability to work onsite at a shipyard 5 day per week.

• Five (5) years of Network Engineering experience and extensive knowledge C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard systems and architecture
• Demonstrates familiarity and understanding of all subject areas in Certification and Accreditation (C&A)
• Proficiency in network architecture design and implementation
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Ability to conduct network performance analysis and optimization
• Knowledge of and experience with evaluating networking functional requirements
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Experience supporting projects in a Shipyard environment

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.