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Sr Network Engineer

Scientific Research

North Charleston, SC, US · Posted August 20, 2026

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Description

Supporting a mission critical Enterprise Naval Network onsite in North Charleston, SC

Providing enterprise network engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment support for DoD network environments, with emphasis on Cisco infrastructure and Naval network operations

Performing configuration analysis, change implementation, technical documentation, incident resolution, and modernization support across routing, switching, transport, VPN, and enclave connectivity environments

Requiring strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and effective coordination with government customers, cybersecurity teams, operations personnel, and engineering stakeholders

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Requirements

U.S. citizenship required

Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Bachelors degree in a technical discipline

Eight or more years of experience supporting Naval networks in a C4I or similar environment

Relevant Marine Corps network experience may be considered

Significant experience supporting enterprise network environments, preferably in mission critical DoD or government operational settings

Hands on experience with Cisco network infrastructure, including routing, switching, configuration, troubleshooting, and sustainment

Experience with advanced routing and enterprise network technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN/VXLAN, QoS, VPN, and high availability network architectures

Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, RMF support, and operational compliance processes

Experience supporting network operations, incident troubleshooting, change implementation, configuration management, and technical documentation

Ability to work onsite in North Charleston, SC

Ability to travel up to 10 percent

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Ability to qualify for CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II. Security+ CE or equivalent IAT II certification is required as a minimum

Desired Skills

Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or other relevant Cisco professional certifications

Experience supporting Navy C4I, Fleet communications, tactical networks, shore side network infrastructure, or similar Naval operational environments

Experience with TACLANE devices, COMSEC controlled network equipment, or secure Type 1 encryption environments

Experience with SD WAN, network automation, configuration automation, scripting, orchestration, or other tools used to improve network deployment, monitoring, and sustainment

Experience with Cisco firewalls, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, network monitoring platforms, and secure network access control

Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or other network security and transport technologies used in mixed vendor enterprise environments

Experience supporting NIPR, SIPR, coalition, or multi enclave network environments

Experience developing network diagrams, configuration guides, deployment plans, site survey documentation, implementation plans, and sustainment handoff materials

Experience supporting formal change control, maintenance windows, installation readiness reviews, test events, and post implementation validation (PITCO, SOVT, Engineering Design Reviews, etc)

Ability to work independently as a senior technical contributor while coordinating effectively across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and customer teams

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

Less than 10%

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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