Senior Network Engineer
$150,000–$165,000 year
On-siteLexington Park, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive training systems. Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers while maintaining network availability across geographically dispersed locations. Monitor traffic for anomalies, resolve connectivity issues, and serve as technical lead during major fleet and coalition exercises. This role requires U.S. citizenship, an active DoD Top Secret clearance, and 9 years of experience in classified and unclassified environments. Based fully on-site in Lexington Park, MD, with periodic travel to Virginia Beach.
Required Qualifications
- 9 years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise and tactical network infrastructures
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM related area of study
- Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting enterprise network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems in classified and unclassified environments
- Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting secure network architectures supporting geographically dispersed operations, distributed users, and mission-critical systems
- Experience implementing boundary defense solutions, network segmentation, access controls, and cybersecurity best practices in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
- Experience monitoring network performance, analyzing network traffic, resolving complex connectivity issues, and supporting vulnerability remediation to ensure high availability and operational readiness
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, or NAVAIR networks, including providing technical leadership during operational exercises, training events, or other mission-critical activities
- CCNP Enterprise, Security, or Data Center certification
- Operating system certification (Linux+)
- One of the following industry certifications: SecurityX/CASP+, CCNA, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT
- U.S. citizenship
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills
- Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently
- Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities
- Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Periodic travel to the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA
- Up to 25% annual travel
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or Information Technology, or Software Engineering
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