JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise network infrastructure within a government environment. This role is responsible for gathering and documenting network requirements, developing system and security documentation, and supporting network architecture, deployment, and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Cisco and Juniper environments, including software-defined networking (SDN), and demonstrate the ability to collaborate across teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and present technical solutions to executive leadership. This position requires both hands-on engineering capability and the ability to interpret and apply industry standards to complex IT infrastructure documentation.
Essential Functions
- Gather and analyze user network requirements using structured methodologies and develop associated technical documentation, including system requirements documents (SRDs), systems security requirements documents (SSRDs), and system test plans.
- Design, plan, and evaluate network and communications systems.
- Assist with network architecture design, feasibility studies, and cost analysis.
- Utilize expertise in internetworking, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripheral systems to assess current network designs and support development of future-state architectures.
- Improve processes and procedures for deploying, managing, and maintaining network infrastructure.
- Work independently and collaboratively to enhance network performance, reliability, and service delivery.
- Support government network environments and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
- Create, edit, and verify building IT, network designs, and construction documentation.
- Interpret and apply industry standards to complex IT infrastructure documents and network-related construction artifacts.
- Review and validate documents such as network diagrams (detailed, block, wireline, elevation), configuration management diagrams, blueprints, construction narratives, Program of Requirements (PORs), agreements, contracts, project charters, surveys, drawings, and proposals.
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level demonstrations and presentations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Top Secret Clearance with the ability to achieve SCI
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, protocols, and topologies (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and network construction documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience supporting government network environments.
- Experience creating, editing, and validating building IT and network design and construction documentation.
- Experience applying industry standards to complex IT infrastructure and network-related project documentation.
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies.
- Experience conducting feasibility and cost studies for network infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience gathering requirements and supporting cross-team collaboration.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper network infrastructure.
- Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining routed and switched networks.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network performance and connectivity issues.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Inside office environment.
- Working on a computer for long periods of time.
- May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
- The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
