Network Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)

Bluu Kazi is seeking a Network Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize secure enterprise network environments supporting federal and defense-related operations in Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting, with the ability to independently resolve complex network incidents while maintaining compliance with established DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Configure, administer, and maintain enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and network infrastructure across secure environments.

• Perform Tier II/III network troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.

• Support implementation and optimization of routing protocols, VLANs, VPNs, access control lists, and network segmentation.

• Monitor infrastructure performance and proactively identify availability, capacity, and security risks using tools such as SolarWinds.

• Implement approved network configuration changes, firmware updates, and security patches.

• Conduct DISA STIG compliance assessments and coordinate remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

• Support secure network communications infrastructure, including authorized COMSEC equipment configuration and troubleshooting.

• Coordinate with cybersecurity, systems administration, and infrastructure teams to maintain connectivity across approved network environments.

• Maintain accurate network topology diagrams, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and incident documentation.

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to network improvement initiatives.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5–7 years of professional experience in network engineering or administration.

• Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, or comparable enterprise networking equipment.

• Proficiency in TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, switching, VPNs, and firewall administration.

• Experience with enterprise network monitoring and performance management tools.

• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs and cybersecurity compliance in regulated environments.

• CompTIA Security+ CE or another customer-accepted baseline certification, with qualifications aligned to applicable DoD 8140 requirements.

• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues in secure operating environments.

• CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or JNCIS certification.

• Experience operating SIPRNet, JWICS, or other classified networks.

• Familiarity with KG-series cryptographic equipment and COMSEC procedures.

• Knowledge of ACAS, vulnerability remediation, and security accreditation processes.

• Experience with VMware vSphere, Windows Server, and Linux environments.

• Exposure to network automation using Python or Ansible.

• Previous DoD, intelligence community, or federal contracting experience.

• A direct line to the hiring team. BLUU KAZI presents your profile in person, so your application never disappears into a portal.
• Coaching at every stage. Interview preparation, feedback after each round and support through the offer.
• Room to grow. Access to BLUU KAZI training and certification paths in cybersecurity, cloud and AI.
• A bench that works for you. Join our network of emerging and veteran technologists and hear first about roles that fit.