Senior Network Engineer - Secret clearance or higher

Network Technical Consultant (TC) - Active Secret government clearance (or higher)

Clearance Requirement: MUST have an Active DOD Secret clearance (minimum)
You MUST live within commutable distance to one of the following sites/cities:

• Mechanicsburg, PA
• Montgomery, AL
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Ogden, UT

Salary: 140-175K (flexible to go above this for someone with the right skill set)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Network Technical Consultant (TC) to support enterprise and defense projects. The ideal candidate will configure, integrate, and secure advanced network infrastructures across multi-vendor environments, with experience in Aruba technologies preferred. The consultant will also provide support for Juniper technologies and other enterprise networking platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, management, and troubleshooting of enterprise switching and network management platforms, including Aruba Fabric Composer (AFC), Aruba CX switches, and Aruba ClearPass (preferred)
• Design and integrate cloud architectures and network solutions across multi-vendor platforms
• Troubleshoot VXLAN with EVPN overlays and support VMware NSX environments
• Perform advanced routing analysis and troubleshooting (OSPF, BGP, packet captures, tracing)
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and routing/switching SRGs
• Provide support for Juniper routing, switching, and vSRX firewalls

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance (minimum)
• Valid passport; ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong routing/switching and troubleshooting skills (OSPF, BGP, packet captures)
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise switching environments
• Familiarity with DoD STIGs and secure networking best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with:
• Aruba Fabric Composer (AFC)
• Aruba CX switching
• Aruba ClearPass
• Experience with Juniper routing/switching and vSRX firewalls
• Relevant industry certifications (Aruba, Juniper, VMware, Cisco)
• Experience with automation/orchestration for network management
• Prior DoD or defense project experience

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans