Requires US Citizenship Yes
Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time
Required Security Clearance: (Minimum for hire) TS/SCI
Required Education: (Minimum for hire) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or engineering discipline;
Computer science or IT discipline.

Salary Band: $175,000 to $190,000

Job Description: FGS, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in Suitland, Maryland. The successful candidate will provide onsite engineering support for a globally deployed network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and mission-ready connectivity across enterprise and remote operational environments. This position supports critical intelligence systems, enterprise applications, cybersecurity initiatives, and mission communications infrastructure.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, upgrades, and baseline configuration of network infrastructure, servers, and appliances
• Administer and troubleshoot LAN/WAN environments supporting globally distributed users and mission systems
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Cisco Firepower security appliances and related network security platforms
• Conduct network and system fault isolation across multiple secure enclaves and enterprise environments
• Execute tactical troubleshooting and hardware replacement for client devices, VOIP, VTC, and desktop systems
• Respond to Help Desk tickets and ensure timely resolution of escalated network issues
• Maintain inventory and manage critical response equipment and network spares
• Support regional or remote deployments as required
• Analyze network requirements and provide engineering recommendations to improve performance, resilience, and security

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAM Level I Certification
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or additional 3 years relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the following:
  • Enterprise network engineering and systems administration
  • Cisco Firepower administration and troubleshooting
  • Secure network architectures supporting global operations
  • Systems integration and lifecycle support
  • Configuration management and documentation
  • Network security best practices and hardening
  • Deployment and sustainment of COTS/GOTS applications in classified environments

Desired Qualification:

• Experience supporting the Office of Naval Intelligence or other DoD / IC customers
• Experience with secure enclaves such as NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or CAP/SCI networks
• Experience with SolarWinds Network monitoring

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or engineering discipline; Computer science or IT discipline.

From the ICS contract: Of the minimum of three (3) years of required experience, at least one (1) year of experience with DoD/IC network design, administration, operations, procedures, and troubleshooting.

Security Clearance Requirements:
TS/SCI

Physical, Work Environment & Conditions: (please update)
• Sitting: 70%, Standing: 30%, Walking: 10%, Reaching, Grasping: 10%
• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 25lbs (10%), Pushing/Pulling: 5%
• Speaking, Listening, and Visual tasks: 100%
• Local and overseas travel: 20%
• Exposure to external environmental conditions, noise, and physical hazards: up to 10%
• No supervisory responsibilities

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

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