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Location: Arlington, VA Job Type: Full-Time Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Clearance Required Position Overview: Praescient Analytics is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Network Engineer to join our team in supporting the Department of War (DoW) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) War Data Platform (WDP) —formerly known as Advana. The WDP is an enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform providing civilian and military leaders with unprecedented access to secure enterprise data. In this role, you will help sustain and evolve the WDP as the Department’s secure, standardized enterprise data integration layer. You will design, implement, and maintain the network infrastructure that underpins hundreds of curated analytics applications, ensuring secure, high-performance, and resilient connectivity across cloud and hybrid environments to accelerate decision advantage across the DoW. Key Responsibilities: • Design & Implementation: Architect, configure, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments; implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. • Security & Traffic Management: Establish and manage robust security controls, including firewalls and network segmentation; optimize routing and traffic flows to ensure high performance and strict data protection. • Operations & Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance; troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime. • Automation & Documentation: Automate network configurations to streamline operations; build and maintain detailed infrastructure documentation, network diagrams, and asset inventories. • Strategy & Compliance: Conduct proactive capacity planning, ensure strict compliance with federal and organizational security policies, and participate heavily in disaster recovery planning. • Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional IT and application teams to align network capabilities with software requirements; evaluate emerging technologies to enhance network reliability. Qualifications & Requirements : • Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance is strictly required. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in network engineering, infrastructure management, or a related role. • Core Competencies: Strong working knowledge of cloud/hybrid networking, firewall management, routing/switching protocols, and network virtualization. Required Certifications (Must possess at least ONE of the following): • Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH ) • CompTIA Cloud+ • GIAC Certified Incident Handler ( GCIH ) • GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional ( GICSP ) • GIAC Security Essentials ( GSEC ) • CompTIA Security+ • Systems Security Certified Practitioner ( SSCP ) Preferred Certifications: • CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) • Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA ) or Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP Security ) • Certified Cloud Security Professional ( CCSP ) • GIAC Certifications ( GCED , GCIA , GCLD , GDSA , or GFACT ) The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 (annualized USD). What You Can Expect From Us: • Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated • Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success • A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise • Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain • A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies Benefits: • Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles) • 401(k) with company match • Travel & performance incentives • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays) • $5K annual training allowance Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection. Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship Required Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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Location: Arlington, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Clearance Required
Design & Implementation: Architect, configure, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments; implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions.
Security & Traffic Management: Establish and manage robust security controls, including firewalls and network segmentation; optimize routing and traffic flows to ensure high performance and strict data protection.
Operations & Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance; troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime.
Automation & Documentation: Automate network configurations to streamline operations; build and maintain detailed infrastructure documentation, network diagrams, and asset inventories.
Strategy & Compliance: Conduct proactive capacity planning, ensure strict compliance with federal and organizational security policies, and participate heavily in disaster recovery planning.
Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional IT and application teams to align network capabilities with software requirements; evaluate emerging technologies to enhance network reliability.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance is strictly required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in network engineering, infrastructure management, or a related role.
Core Competencies: Strong working knowledge of cloud/hybrid networking, firewall management, routing/switching protocols, and network virtualization.
Required Certifications (Must possess at least ONE of the following):
Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH )
CompTIA Cloud+
GIAC Certified Incident Handler ( GCIH )
GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional ( GICSP )
GIAC Security Essentials ( GSEC )
CompTIA Security+
Systems Security Certified Practitioner ( SSCP )
CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA ) or Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP Security )
Certified Cloud Security Professional ( CCSP )
GIAC Certifications ( GCED , GCIA , GCLD , GDSA , or GFACT )

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