Senior Network Engineer

The role

The Senior Network Engineer plans, designs, and maintains enterprise network asset connectivity. This role ensures secure operations on classified networks and manages network devices, firewalls, and security systems.

What you will do

• Plans, designs, and maintains the connectivity of enterprise network assets
• Ensures compliance and secure operations on classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS)
• Collaborates with stakeholders to address connectivity requirements
• Implements configurations to facilitate efficient and secure data transmission
• Ensures network switches and routers are operational, configured, and compliant with DISA STIG requirements
• Performs regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting
• Configures, maintains, and monitors firewalls, intrusion protection systems, intrusion detection systems, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Supports planning and implementation of enterprise service connections between networks, systems, and applications
• Collaborates with ISSOs and Cybersecurity Services Leads in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Mentors and trains other NOC staff and Junior Engineers

Required qualifications

• BA/BS in field or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of the degree
• 9+ years of experience with 5+ years of relevant Network Engineer experience
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols) and network security principles
• Expertise in configuring and managing network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies (e.g., IOS, NX-OS) and security appliances (e.g., ASA firewalls, ISE)
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Knowledge of virtualization and cloud networking concepts
• Experience with securing classified networks (SIPR, NIPR, JWICS) and implementing DISA STIGs
• Experience in cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF)
• Knowledge of network access control and authentication mechanisms
• Ability to assess and mitigate network security risks
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant discipline
• Experience with cross-domain solutions and guards
• Knowledge of cloud computing security architectures (e.g., SCCA)
• Experience with scripting and automation tools for network management
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and service delivery concepts
• ITIL Foundation certificate
• Relevant networking certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Security+)
• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component

Benefits

• Company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Additional employee-paid health insurance options
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
• 10 company paid holidays per year
• Paid time off

Before you apply

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI

About the company

The client is a CVE-verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization specializing in systems integration and enterprise management solutions. They deliver telecommunications, network infrastructure, and IT services to government and private-sector clients.