Senior Network Engineer
GCyber · Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), MD
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Jul 17, 2026
Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), MD
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level network engineering role embedded full-time on a classified Air Force program at Scott AFB, IL. The position serves as the top-tier technical authority for network design, configuration, and escalation across multiple operational gateway sites, covering routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, encryption devices, and satellite links. It suits an experienced network engineer holding an active Top Secret clearance and CCNP certification, with a background in DoD environments and air-to-ground or SATCOM communications.
Senior level · 8+ years · St. Louis, MO-IL · Bachelor's required · Top Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $90,896 (middle half $75,658–$107,973).
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Why we read it this way (9)
The role is primarily network design, engineering, and operations (Tier 3+ escalation, configuring routers/switches/firewalls, SATCOM) rather than software development, placing it solidly in 15-1244; however, the scripting/automation expectations (Python against network APIs, GitLab CI) introduce a secondary 15-1252 signal.
The clearance requirement is an active DoD Top Secret with enrollment in Continuous Vetting — not TS/SCI, so TopSecret is used rather than TopSecretSci.
The JD requires a BA/BS with 8+ years total and a minimum of 5 years directly relevant network engineering experience; the 8-year figure is used as the overall years minimum.
SATCOM/air-to-ground gateway/airborne communications/TCP acceleration are listed as a single grouped requirement; SATCOM is used as the canonical skill name to represent the group.
The posting is contingent upon contract award.
No compensation figures are provided.
Scott AFB is located in St. Clair County, IL, within the St. Louis, MO-IL CBSA (41180).
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): DoD 8570 IAT Level II.
Requires a Top Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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