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# Lead Network Engineer - CONUS at ValidaTek

Department: Information Systems

Compensation

$96,000 – $160,000

**Location**
: Columbia, South Carolina

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Jul 8, 2026

## Description

The Senior Network Engineer will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for the Defense Health Agency, supporting enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure across CONUS and global medical treatment facilities. The role involves designing, implementing, configuring, troubleshooting, securing, optimizing, and documenting complex network environments; leading network engineering initiatives; and collaborating with government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance, at least eight years of complex network engineering experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and active CCNP and CISSP certifications.

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