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Network Engineer/Architect, SME

Feditc

Indianapolis, IN · Posted October 27, 2026

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About the job

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

We are looking for a Network Engineer/Architect, SME to provide senior-level network architecture, security infrastructure support, and technical expertise for DFAS environments. This role focuses on maintaining secure network configurations, troubleshooting connectivity issues, implementing Zero Trust technologies, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

An active Top-Secret clearance and United States Citizenship are required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level network architecture and security infrastructure expertise for all DFAS enclaves

Maintain current network architecture and configuration design documentation achieving 95% compliance

Support Security Infrastructure Operations for entire CCE (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNSSEC, Reverse Proxies, Web Proxies, Zero Trust Network Architecture Technologies)

Provide security infrastructure technical expertise and network analysis for troubleshooting access issues

Establish and maintain secure configuration through NSA and DISA STIGs and security patches

Follow directions from DoD CERT for security operations

Periodically verify secure configuration using SRRs and security scans (ACAS, MECM)

Report non-compliance and vulnerabilities via POA&M, AOR, or SOL

Configure all hardware, software, services, and devices for DoD and DFAS compliance

Experience/Skills:

10+ years network engineering and security infrastructure experience

Security X (formerly CASP+) certification demonstrating advanced security expertise

Expert knowledge of network security technologies (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS/DNSSEC)

Experience with Zero Trust Network Architecture implementation

Proficiency with web proxies, reverse proxies, and content filtering

Knowledge of NSA and DISA STIG compliance and implementation

Experience with ACAS vulnerability scanning

Understanding of DoD ports, protocols, and services requirements

Network traffic analysis and troubleshooting expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

CISSP or CISM certification

Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent

Palo Alto PCNSE certification

Experience with DFAS network infrastructure

Prior DoD CERT coordination experience

Splunk or SIEM administration experience

Experience with classified network architectures (SIPRNet, JWICS)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications:

CompTIA SecurityX (CASP) or equivalent

Clearance:

Active Top-Secret clearance is required.

Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.

Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.