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Principal Network Engineer
Assured Information Security
Other Engineering, IT
Rome, NY, USA
USD 133,635-179,692 / year
Posted on Feb 3, 2026
Description
Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for a Principal Network Engineer to architect and lead the installation and maintenance of secure computer communication networks supporting our SecureView accredited cross-domain software. This role requires deep expertise across diverse network configurations and networking technologies.
What You'll Do:
- Resolves complex interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms.
- Architect and configure systems to unique user environments.
- Leads the acquisition of hardware and software for network architecture.
- Act as a technical project leader and provides work leadership for lower-level employees.
Education/Experience/Skillset Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, plus 11 years of experience supporting IT deployments or service delivery contracts in customer or end-user environments, including progressively responsible experience in network systems engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years experience working directly with and supporting end users in an IC environment.
- Minimum of 5 years experience with architecting computer network design and computer network security.
- Minimum of 5 years experience implementing and staffing IT deployment teams, operations, help desks and other customer support functions.
- In-depth working knowledge of Cisco and Aruba VPN and firewall networking devices.
- Including hardware platforms and Virtualized devices in a Linux operating environment.
- Working knowledge of Certificate Authority servers in a virtualized RHEL operating environment.
- In-depth understanding of CSfC
Travel: 25% to 50%
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI
US Salary Range: $133,635 - $179,692
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.
AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.
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