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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Network Engineer, HPC

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Network Engineer managing a secure RHEL-based HPC environment. Supporting high-bandwidth, low-latency networks at AMERICAN SYSTEMS with a focus on mission-critical operations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxSwitchingTCP/IPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the design, implementation, and optimization of high-bandwidth, low-latency inter-site networks
  • Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues using Linux CLI tools and network device command line interfaces
  • Administer RHEL-based networked environments, including interfaces, bonding, VLAN tagging, routing, DNS, DHCP, and name resolution
  • Configure and support Cisco, Juniper, and Ciena infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, optical transport, and data circuits
  • Support network segmentation, ACLs, VLANs, VPNs, and device access control in secure environments
  • Assist with Cisco ISE administration, authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement
  • Analyze and resolve issues involving routing, MTU, latency, throughput, and traffic flow
  • Support maintenance, upgrades, technology refresh, documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures
  • Partner with systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to sustain secure, reliable mission operations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
  • DoD 8140 IAT II certification or higher, such as Security+ CE
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent directly related experience in lieu of degree
  • 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or related infrastructure roles
  • CCNA or higher certification
  • Strong experience with Linux CLI, including troubleshooting on RHEL-based systems
  • Experience with Linux networking concepts such as interfaces, bonding, VLAN tagging, routing, name resolution, port connectivity, and performance analysis
  • Experience using tools such as ip, ss, tcpdump, ping, traceroute, dig, and nslookup
  • Experience supporting high-bandwidth, low-latency, multi-site networks
  • Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, high availability, segmentation, MTU, latency, and throughput
  • Experience with Cisco routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, and high-capacity data circuits
  • Ability to work independently with general direction in a mission-focused team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health care benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools
Network AdministrationRoutingSwitchingVLAN TaggingDNSDHCPTraffic Flow AnalysisNetwork SegmentationHigh AvailabilityPerformance Analysis
Soft Skills
Independent WorkTeam CollaborationMission-Focused
Certifications
DoD 8140 IAT II CertificationSecurity+ CECCNA