Network Engineer II
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value owing to required security clearance, experience level, and the specialized nature of the job.
- Competitive salary: $98,000 - $118,000/year
- Requires extensive experience (7+ years)
- Position mandates active Secret clearance
- Focus on federal contracting opportunities
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($98,000 - $118,000/year) for network engineers in DC market
- Strong demand for network engineers with security clearance in federal contracting
- Possibility of working with cutting-edge technology and systems
Cons
- Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience which is high for some professionals
- Active Secret Clearance is a barrier for many candidates
- Position may involve significant on-site work requirements
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site work required
Good fit
- Experienced network engineers
- Candidates with Secret security clearance
- Individuals looking to work in defense or government settings
Not recommended for
- New graduates or those without relevant experience
- Candidates unwilling to work on-site
- Individuals without necessary security clearances
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
VTG is seeking a Network Engineer II.
What will you do?
• Knowledge of virtual machine computing operation
• Administrative level knowledge of Windows, Linus, and VM operating systems and software
• Ability to develop and modify Group Policies
• Ability to develop network switch configurations.
• Knowledge of network protocols used in our systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain local area network (LAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
Do you have what it takes?
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology
- Seven (7) or more years of related experience is preferred
- Security +
- CCNA is preferred
- Active Secret Clearance is required.
- Ability to work on - site at customers request.
Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $98,000-118,000, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
