We are currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission by ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of complex LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructures across all DHA networked facilities in the CONUS region. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Support • Serve as the CONUS and global point of contact for all network issues, configuration management, communications interconnection, addressing, and multi-protocol routing and network management. • Identify and resolve complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems using advanced network management tools (e.g., Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible). • Provide high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management, and troubleshooting of network communication equipment for all DHA networked facilities. • Advise and consult with government staff, agencies, and contractor representatives on network design, implementation, deployment, and management to ensure optimal performance and mission support. • Lead and interface with Network Specialists and internal/external organizations to resolve network issues. Security & Compliance • Maintain and enhance LAN/WLAN/WAN security, including configuring firewalls, VPN devices, and intrusion detection systems (IDS). • Ensure compliance with DoD, DHA, and CONUS Command objectives, policies, and security standards. • Support vulnerability management, patching, and remediation activities as required by DHA policies. Documentation & Standards • Provide written recommendations for network changes or enhancements, document changes via tickets, and update written standards in coordination with the NetMOD Network Standards Team. • Establish and implement network procedures and standards to ensure compliance with all relevant policies. • Communicate status of network support requests to key customers. Continuous Improvement & Project Participation • Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and vendor products. • Participate in long-range infrastructure planning and technical architecture projects. • Develop and write policies and procedures for best practice solutions and standardization. • Lead or participate in other projects and support activities as needed. Required Qualifications Certification: • Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 "Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management." • Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III or equivalent certification per DoD 8570.01-M. • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required. Education: • Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, Engineering, technical discipline, or related field and five years of directly related experience; OR • Completion of a certified Technical or Vocational School and 10 years of directly related experience with increasing complexity. Experience: • Mastery of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, V.35, RS-449, and IEEE 802 standards). • Direct experience with synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast/Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other DoD/DHA communications media. • Proficiency with network diagnostic tools (OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers) and EIA/TIA cable standards. • Experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments using Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS, routers, switches, and terminal servers. • Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems is required. • Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds. • Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and Methodologies is desired. Security Clearance: • SECRET security level designation required.