Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission across the CONUS region. This role is responsible for supporting, securing, and troubleshooting complex LAN/WLAN/WAN environments across DHA networked facilities. The ideal candidate will serve as a senior technical expert and key point of contact for network operations, performance, and issue resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level support for enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure across the CONUS region
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues involving routing, switching, wireless, and communications systems
- Install, configure, manage, and document network equipment and services
- Serve as a key point of contact for network operations, configuration management, and connectivity issues
- Use tools such as SolarWinds Orion, ARMIS, and Ansible to monitor, diagnose, and improve network performance
- Support and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS
- Develop and update network standards, procedures, and technical documentation
- Advise internal teams and government stakeholders on network design, implementation, and best practices
- Communicate status, recommendations, and resolutions clearly to customers and leadership
- Participate in special projects and additional support efforts as needed
*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years of related experience
OR technical/vocational training and 10 years of directly related experience - IAM Level III certification (or equivalent) in compliance with DoD 8570
- CCNP required
- CISSP required
- Experience supporting DoD healthcare information systems
- Strong experience with Cisco networking, Windows networks, and SolarWinds Orion
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HTTP/HTTPS, and related routing/switching concepts
- Experience with routed, switched, and wireless network environments
- Knowledge of network security principles and tools
- Experience using diagnostics and monitoring tools to resolve issues across all layers of the OSI model
- Familiarity with network testing tools, cable standards, and WAN connectivity
- Must be able to communicate effectively with government personnel, medical professionals, and technical teams
- Must be able to travel to supported sites if required
Preferred:
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture
- Experience writing technical standards, procedures, and best practices
- Ability to lead technical teams and support enterprise-wide initiatives
