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Electrical Engineer

Crane, IN

Interim_Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the US Navy in Crane, IN.

RMAS

Audit Seniors with Secret Clearance

Washington, DC · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

Must hold at least an interim Secret clearance Required Experience * Experience performing audits of DoD, Federal agencies and/or large commercial organizations is desirable. * Experience documenting ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for interim secret clearance in the United States is $66.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.68 and $78.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Interim Secret Clearance job is a position that requires a Secret-level security clearance, but allows an employee to begin working while their full clearance is still being processed. The interim clearance is granted temporarily after an initial background check shows no immediate disqualifying factors. It enables personnel to perform specific duties that do not require full clearance access until the final approval is granted. Interim clearances can be revoked if new information arises during the investigation.

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Positions requiring an Interim Secret Clearance often involve handling or having access to classified government information, supporting projects for federal agencies, and ensuring compliance with strict security protocols. Daily tasks may include working with sensitive documents, attending secure meetings, and collaborating with other cleared personnel. You may also be responsible for reporting security incidents and staying current on security training. These roles typically offer a team-oriented environment where trust and clear communication are essential. Gaining Interim Secret Clearance can help you qualify for permanent clearance in the future, opening doors to a wider range of federal and defense contracting opportunities.

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To thrive in a position requiring Interim Secret Clearance, candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information, typically backed by U.S. citizenship and a favorable background investigation. Familiarity with secure communication systems, data protection protocols, and compliance with government security regulations (such as those from the Department of Defense) are often necessary. Discretion, reliability, and exceptional communication skills set successful candidates apart in roles with clearance requirements. These qualities are crucial for maintaining trust and safeguarding classified information in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

How long does interim Secret clearance take?

The processing time for an interim Secret clearance typically ranges from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of the background check and the agency's workload. During this period, a preliminary clearance is granted to allow employment to begin while full clearance is processed. Factors such as the applicant's background, security history, and completeness of documentation can influence the timeline.
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Infographic showing various Interim Secret Clearance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,915 per year, or $66.8 per hour.

Firewall Operations Engineer- Interim Secret Clearance

Vets, Inc

Beltsville, MD • Hybrid

$48.50 - $64.75/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., has a full-time opportunity for a Firewall Operations Engineer with an Interim Secret Clearance.

The firewall engineer position provides general Tier 2 monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally.

This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is Day’s (7:00am-3:30pm), Tuesday-Saturday after training. During the 6-8-week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm).

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations (FWOPS) incident and service requests.
  • Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshooting of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cloud Palo Alto, and FortiGate), CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), A10 (load balancer), Proxy platforms, URL filtering across platforms, and analyzing network traffic captures.
  • Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem’s life cycle.
  • Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on all devices underneath the Firewall Operations Team.
  • Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance.
  • Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices.
  • Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP’s, Websites, and Email addresses.
  • Update architecture diagrams using Visio.
  • Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices.
  • Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required.
  • Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership as needed.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents.
  • Attend calls requiring a FWOPS team to attend, to include troubleshooting calls.

Required Qualifications:

  • BA degree and 2-4 years of experience, may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II).
  • First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, Palo Alto virtual FW (cloud), FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 (Load Balancer), and proxy devices.
  • CLI experience preferred.
  • Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar.
  • Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

EEO Statement

Staffing Pros a division of VETS-inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.