Network EngineerClearance: US Citizenship required.
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (VA/DC/MD) - Onsite/Hybrid per program requirements. Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the DC metro area prior to start.
Salary: $110,000-$180,000 - Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities- Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting classified and unclassified enclaves.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor network performance and availability, resolving incidents to minimize downtime.
- Support network security hardening in accordance with DoD/IC security requirements.
- Document network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with systems and security engineers on network integration efforts.
- Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as required by the program.
Requirements- Experience designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise or mission network environments.
- Working knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, and network security principles.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
- Experience supporting missions for DoW, DHS, FBI, or another national security agency.
- DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain within a defined period.
- Willingness to work onsite in the DC metro area as required.
Preferred Skills- CCNA/CCNP or equivalent vendor certification.
- Experience with multi-level security (MLS) or cross-domain network environments.
- Experience supporting classified network enclaves (e.g., SIPRNet, JWICS, or equivalent).
Education and Work Experience3-15 years of relevant experience, with placement (Mid, Senior, or Lead) commensurate with demonstrated experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
