Network Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Network Systems Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ Wage Range: $65-72/hr. - depending on years of experience and qualifications Job Number: 24-01651 Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Network Systems Engineer to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS: Performs communication network requirements analysis, IP network system design, and troubleshooting Develops network solutions to meet customer expectations and technical performance while staying within schedule and cost constraints Performs functional analysis, performance analysis, detailed trade studies Supports system integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of the system Develops and evaluates systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly Participates in Modeling and Simulation activities Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application Provides leadership and/or direction to lower level employees Provides engineering support to proposals Guides the development and test teams on successful completion of network design implementation and verification Is creative and innovative. requiring advanced decision-making skills Recommends methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead) Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent knowledge of current state-of-the art IP Networking techniques and technologies; able to apply these to solve new customer problems Excellent use and understanding of systems engineering and development lifecycle concepts and principles Excellent knowledge of other related communication network disciplines Proficiency with requirements management & network system modeling tools Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Excellent written and verbal communications skills; effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions Working understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, US

Posted Date: 8/22/2025