XCelerate Solutions

Network Engineer - TS/SCI

XCelerate Solutions • $110K — $130K *
Bethesda, MD 20817In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required; polygraph preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven expertise in designing and maintaining scalable, secure data center network architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and other networking protocols.
  • Proficiency in network monitoring and ITSM tools like ServiceNow and SolarWinds.
  • In-depth understanding of network security principles and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement highly available and secure data center and enterprise network environments.
  • Plan and integrate LAN/WAN infrastructure for seamless connectivity across systems and cloud environments.
  • Lead configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of network devices for mission-critical operations.
  • Analyze network performance and optimize connectivity across various components.
  • Oversee network monitoring tools to ensure health and performance of the network.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues, coordinating root cause analysis and recovery actions.
  • Develop contingency plans to ensure network resilience during outages and maintenance.

Benefits

  • 100% on-site position at the Intelligence Community Campus in Bethesda, MD.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects within the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge network technologies and practices.
  • Potential for professional development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Description

Network Engineer- TS/SCI

Senior Network Engineer to join our team in supporting the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC). The Senior Network Engineer provides senior-level technical expertise in the planning, coordination, implementation, and sustainment of major computer network initiatives. This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI

Responsibilities:
  • Provide senior-level technical expertise in the design, implementation, and sustainment of highly available, scalable, and secure data center and enterprise network environments, including spine-leaf topologies, virtualized environments, and fabric networks.
  • Support the planning and integration of LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity among on-premises systems, cloud environments, and external mission networks.
  • Provide technical leadership in the configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in support of mission-critical operations.
  • Analyze and optimize network connectivity and performance across servers, storage, hypervisors, and data center interconnects to support network throughput, availability, and reliability requirements.
  • Oversee the use of network monitoring and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, NetBox, and PRTG to monitor network health, availability, performance, and incident resolution.
  • Lead technical troubleshooting and incident resolution for complex network and data center issues, coordinating root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recovery activities as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans and procedures to support network resilience and minimize service disruptions during outages, maintenance events, and other operational activities.
  • Provide technical oversight of network infrastructure standards and practices, including cabling, patch management, structured wiring, equipment configuration, documentation, and data center operations.
  • Analyze network segmentation, performance, capacity, and latency requirements and recommend optimization strategies across physical and virtual environments.
  • Coordinate with IT, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Application teams to support cross-functional projects and ensure network implementations align with established security, technical, and mission requirements.
  • Provide technical oversight of ServiceNow ITSM activities, including work assignment, incident and change tracking, documentation, escalation, and resolution in accordance with established procedures and SLAs.
  • Prepare and present technical status reports, incident summaries, performance metrics, and recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders.
  • Provide technical support and leadership for network modernization and data center consolidation initiatives, helping to develop implementation approaches and ensuring assigned activities meet established technical, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
  • Evaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations regarding solutions that may improve data center efficiency, scalability, availability, and cybersecurity posture.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to network engineers and technicians, assisting with complex technical issues and supporting professional development.
  • Assist leadership with resource planning, work schedules, and personnel coverage to support operational and mission requirements.
  • May support the evaluation of resumes and technical qualifications for network engineering vacancies and participate in candidate interviews as a technical subject matter expert.
  • May provide input to leadership regarding the performance and development of assigned personnel, including periodic feedback and assessments against established employee goals and corporate guidelines.
  • May review and approve timesheets for assigned personnel in accordance with corporate standards and established procedures.
  • Provide after-hours or on-call technical support as required for critical outages, service interruptions, and other mission-impacting events.


Minimum Requirements:
  • TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a poly.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data center network architectures with a focus on scalability, redundancy, and security.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, HSRP, SNMP, and multicast protocols.
  • Proficiency with network monitoring and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and NetBox.
  • In-depth knowledge of network security principles, including firewall rules, ACLs, VPNs, and secure remote access.
  • Familiarity with network asset lifecycle management, capacity planning, and hardware procurement processes.
  • Experience leading teams and managing performance under shifting operational priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and government stakeholders.
  • Candidate must meet DoD 8140/8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, or SSCP) with a valid Computing Environment (CE) certification.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
  • CCNP or CCIE certification


About XCelerate Solutions

XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
Learn more about XCelerate Solutions
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2013
* Ladders Estimates

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