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Network Engineer

Innovatus Tech, Suffolk, VA, United States


Network Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)
Location: Suffolk, VA
Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Clearance Requirement: Active or current DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum)

About Innovatus Technology Consulting
Innovatus Technology Consulting is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission‑critical IT, cybersecurity, and engineering solutions to Department of Defense and federal customers. With operations in Suffolk, VA, Innovatus supports complex, multi‑domain network environments that require secure, resilient, and mission‑ready infrastructure.

Position Overview
Innovatus Technology Consulting is seeking a skilled

Network Engineer

to support new and existing Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) network infrastructure. The Network Engineer will assist with the planning, implementation, sustainment, and cybersecurity of multi‑platform, multi‑system networks supporting Marine Corps and Navy environments.

This role requires close collaboration with engineering and cybersecurity teams and includes periodic travel to support customer and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities
For systems and components assigned to Innovatus engineers, the Network Engineer will:

Assist in the

planning, design, development, implementation, and technical support

of complex, multi‑platform network environments.

Support

requirements analysis

and contribute to efforts to optimize system and network performance.

Assist with the

fielding and sustainment of Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) networks .

Support

cybersecurity efforts

for installed systems and network components (e.g., ESS and related technologies).

Assist with the

installation, configuration, and support of network appliances .

Assist with the installation and configuration of

physical network components , including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Provide

on‑call support and touch labor

in support of sustained Marine Corps and Navy network operations.

Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and sustainment activities to ensure high availability and operational readiness.

Travel Requirements

Up to

20%

travel is required.

Travel locations may include

North Carolina, San Diego, CA, and Hawaii , based on program and customer needs.

Required Qualifications

Active or current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Experience supporting DoD network environments, including classified systems

Hands‑on experience with network installation, configuration, and sustainment

Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances

Understanding of network performance optimization and troubleshooting

Ability to support on‑call operations and occasional after‑hours work

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting CSfC network infrastructures

Experience in Marine Corps or Navy network environments

Familiarity with cybersecurity principles applied to network systems

DoD 8570/8140 certification (e.g., Security+, Network+, or equivalent)

Why Innovatus

Mission‑focused DoD programs with operational impact

Supportive, veteran‑driven company culture

Exposure to advanced classified networking environments

Stable, long‑term federal work based in Suffolk, VA

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