Req ID: 370984
We are currently seeking a Sr. Network Engineer- Top Secret Clearance to join our team in Quantico, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).
Job Summary: Infrastructure & Systems Engineering. Design, implement, and maintain the core systems infrastructure that supports secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations.
- Design, configure, and maintain infrastructure components including firewalls and switches.
- Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) to firewalls and switches.
- Support and manage virtual and hyperconverged environments.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and migrate Windows Server and SQL Server software.
- Participate in the design and delivery of information and operational support systems.
Automation & Scripting. Leverage scripting to automate tasks, enhance efficiency, and support system management across the enterprise.
- Write clean, effective scripts using Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl, or similar languages.
Environment Management & Testing. Support the creation and maintenance of test environments to ensure system functionality, security, and performance meet mission requirements.
- Manage and maintain software verification and validation (V&V) environments, including hardware and network components.
- Build and maintain User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments as needed.
- Install Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in test environments on a routine basis.
- Participate in Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercises in assigned roles.
Technical Documentation & Procurement Support. Contribute to program planning and acquisitions by developing technical documentation and supporting procurement processes.
- Draft and update procurement documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
- Support program planning and future procurements through gap analyses and technical recommendations.
- Identify, evaluate, and assist in resolving program risks and issues.
Security & Compliance Review. Ensure system and network designs meet evolving security standards and technical requirements.
- Review and provide recommendations on proposed network and system designs to ensure compliance with security policies.
- Assist in designing secure system configurations when needed.
Liaison & Stakeholder Support. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and communication bridge between stakeholders, administrators, and engineering teams.
- Liaise with hardware/software support teams, stakeholders, and end users to support integration and troubleshooting.
- Review deliverables and provide technical feedback and approval recommendations.
- Attend local meetings and relevant conferences as required.
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations within established deadlines.
Additional duties:
- Designing enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, cloud solutions, software defined networking, load balancing, zero trust, WAN optimization, network encryption solutions.
- Firewalls, switches
- Virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Nutanix, VMWare)
- Windows Server and SQL Server
- Scripting in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree or equivalent of additional 4 year of experience if no degree
- Minimum 7 years of designing enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, cloud solutions, software defined networking, load balancing, zero trust, WAN optimization, network encryption solutions.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Nutanix, VMWare)
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Windows servers, performing upgrades, patches, etc.
- Must be a US citizen with an Active Top Secret clearance
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in systems engineering, including infrastructure and virtualization support.
- Experience with Jira implementation
- Relevant certifications such as:
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- CCNA
- VMware Data Center Virtualization
