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Network Test Engineer – Secret Clearance |Fort Meade, MD
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Meade, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 114660 - 130000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Network Test Engineer Secret Clearance Fort Meade MD
Cambridge International Systems Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment integrity and perseverance. At Cambridge youll work alongside top talent worldwide tackling some of todays most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking a Network Test Engineer to support operations in Fort Meade MD. This is a full-time CONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.
The base salary range for this role is $114660.00 to $130000.00annually depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience skills internal equity and market data. Pay within this range will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
What Youll Do
As a Network Test Engineer you will play a critical role in providing end-to-end engineering solutions for DISN projects that serve U.S. government missions. This role falls under Network Engineer within our compensation framework. This position reports to Director Engineering Logistics & Implementations (ELI). You will:
Required Qualifications:
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
Background & Security
We believe in investing in our teamboth professionally and personally:
If youre driven by mission technology and teamworkwe want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role Referrals are welcomeboth employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively listening proactively and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another to persevere in order to get the job done and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at .
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal state and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position please contact our Recruiting Team at emailprotected.
Cambridge International Systems Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment integrity and perseverance. At Cambridge youll work alongside top talent worldwide tackling some of todays most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking a Network Test Engineer to support operations in Fort Meade MD. This is a full-time CONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.
The base salary range for this role is $114660.00 to $130000.00annually depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience skills internal equity and market data. Pay within this range will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
What Youll Do
As a Network Test Engineer you will play a critical role in providing end-to-end engineering solutions for DISN projects that serve U.S. government missions. This role falls under Network Engineer within our compensation framework. This position reports to Director Engineering Logistics & Implementations (ELI). You will:
- Be responsible for engineering testing implementing and providing Tier III support for all Gateway initiatives ensuring mission success.
- Design build test implement and maintain Gateway engineering solutions.
- Design engineering enhancements develop engineering change requests and provide all required documentation in support of Configuration Control Boards (CCB).
- Provide technical expertise in design review lab testing & test report implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks.
- Support mission partners to satisfy the interoperability requirements.
- Design architecture to include software hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
- Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows and network usage organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.
- Analyze existing and planned gateway solutions and architectures and make recommendations.
- Configure various routers switches firewalls voice gateways unified communication managers.
- Utilize advanced security devices including High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) crypto ignition keys and SIPRNet hard tokens.
- Apply system patches security patches and third-party updates to maintain systems at a high level of performance availability and security.
- Develop detailed test plans test reports implementation plans configuration guides and other technical documentation.
- Deliver timely resolution and document troubleshooting procedures to mitigate impact of issues and improve infrastructure performance.
- Perform incident response tasks and services restoration.
- Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNET network protection; assess and analyze current NIPRNET network architecture; propose and analyze potential solutions.
- Review security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure architecture and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies regulations and directives.
- Provide support to the Automation Team.
- Provide on-call Tier III support as needed.
- As a Network Engineer provides daily supervision and directions to staff.
- Plans designs and evaluates new and existing computer network systems and services including local area networks wide area networks intranets and the Internet providing analytical technical and administrative support.
- Plans oversees develops and implements network policies and procedures and ensures network integrity as maintenance and modification projects to existing applications are undertaken.
Required Qualifications:
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelors or masters degreein a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong experience in Strong routing protocols and IP network design experience to include: IPSEC BGP MPLS/RSVP OSPF IS-IS Multicast Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Carrier servicing Carrier (CsC).
- Unified capabilities experience to include Cisco voice gateways unified communication managers and SIP trucking.
- Experience with Type 1 HAIPE encryption devices secure tokens etc.
- Laboratory testing experience using tools such as Wireshark Kiwi-Syslog SNMP/Traps for testing/troubleshooting network traffic.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools; specifically PowerPoint Word & Excel
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) effective leadership and interpersonal skills
- Clearance:
- Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
- DoD and/or Government program experience preferred; DISA experience a plus.
- Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing including desk-based computer work.
- Travel between work locations including company offices customer sites and government installations.
- Occasional extended work hours including evenings or weekends as needed.
- Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
- Physical activities may include bending lifting carrying pushing and pulling materials consistent with established one-person lift guidelines.
- Communication with team members customers and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
- Ability to manage competing priorities work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Interaction with others in dynamic environments including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Background & Security
- Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
- Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
We believe in investing in our teamboth professionally and personally:
- Medical dental vision life accident and critical illness insurance
- 401(k) immediate vesting and match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Generous tuition & training support
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
- Employee referral program
- Access to Tickets at Work EAP wellness initiatives and more
If youre driven by mission technology and teamworkwe want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role Referrals are welcomeboth employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively listening proactively and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another to persevere in order to get the job done and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at .
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal state and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position please contact our Recruiting Team at emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
For more than 25 years, Cambridge has been fighting bad actors in both the cyber and physical worlds. We have worked in some of the most challenging domains imaginable including critical infrastructure, illicit trafficking, border security, flight mission assurance, banking and threat ... View more
