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Cleared Network Engineer

Virtual Service Operations
Lorton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
Description

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as an Cleared Network Engineer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Cleared Network Engineer to join our dynamic team of experts in Lorton, VA. As a Cleared Network Engineer you will act as a Tier 3 escalation point and you will work closely with our Cybersecurity and Development teams to keep mission-critical networks running. You will own complex network issues from diagnosis through remediation, support secure connectivity integrated with Microsoft Azure, and help shape network designs that meet RMF and SAP requirements. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an engineer who thrives on solving hard problems under pressure

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure secure, resilient LAN/WAN connectivity integrated with Microsoft Azure components.
  • Support the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of LAN/WAN infrastructure at DoD sites, including Arista switches and Palo Alto firewalls, and ensure integration with Edge systems in classified environments.
  • Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, NAT policies, VLAN configurations, and routing protocols (such as BGP) to provide secure and scalable connectivity across classified LAN networks.
  • Resolve semi-complex to complex network issues escalated from lower tiers through Tier 3 diagnostics, packet captures, and hardware/software remediation, with minimal operational impact.
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, vulnerability scanning, and certificate validation processes.
  • Support network design elements required to meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Special Access Program (SAP) requirements.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive, version-controlled documentation, including network designs, logical/physical topology, device configurations, and change control logs.
  • Work with Cybersecurity and Development teams to investigate site outages and network events affecting mission operations.


Required Qualifications:

  • 5 years of network engineering experience, including Tier 3 troubleshooting in enterprise or DoD environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Arista switches and Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Strong knowledge of routing and switching, including BGP, VRFs, Route Redistribution, VLANs, VXLAN, Virtual Firewall and NSG rulesets, NAT, and TCP/IP.
  • Experience configuring, administering, and maintaining Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall policies.
  • Experience building and managing firewall rulesets and security policies.
  • Experience integrating on-premises networks with Microsoft Azure networking.
  • Proficiency with packet capture and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).
  • Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, RMF, and vulnerability management processes.
  • Experience maintaining network documentation and following change control processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting classified networks and/or SAP environments.
  • Experience with Edge computing systems and Languages like YAML, JSON, BICEP, GIT and GIT Repo.
  • Certifications such as CCNP (Cisco), PCNSE (Palo Alto), ACE (Arista), or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).


Requirements

  • Must be within driving distance of Lorton, VA OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available).
  • Must be willing to work onsite. (This role may include work outside core hours for high-priority outages and may include on-call responsibilities.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.
  • Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above.
  • Must possess an active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or greater (e.g., Security CE)
  • Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.


What is Important to Us:

  • You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
  • You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
  • Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
  • You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
  • You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.


What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers

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