Network Engineer with Security Clearance

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