Lead Network Engineer

The MITRE Corporation•Milford Mill, MD

3d•$147,200 - $220,800•Onsite

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Department Summary: The L614 - Intelligent Network Services Department within MITRE Technology and Engineering specializes in complex network challenges vital to national well-being. This position is for the Teleport Program Office (TPO) project that is seeking a Network Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery support for modernized Teleport management, control, and service orchestration capabilities. This role will develop an enterprise Teleport management and control reference/solution architecture that supports DISA Teleport and mission partner operations, including situational awareness, common operational picture, automated SATCOM service fulfillment, automated resource planning, end device provisioning, and dashboarding of Teleport resources. This individual will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for translating approved architecture and operational requirements into operator-ready capabilities. The role also includes product ownership support, vendor oversight, acquisition support, and coordination across the broader DoD SATCOM community to ensure the Teleport solution integrates effectively with adjacent programs and systems. The work location and clearance include: Active SECRET clearance required 100% onsite at DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade Travel required in support of stakeholder coordination, vendor engagement, and integration activities

Requirements

Typically requires 8 years or more related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Deep expertise in network architecture, design, and documentation
Strong experience with network automation
Experience with provisioning orchestration and service delivery automation
Experience designing network APIs and system integrations
Experience translating architecture and requirements into operational capabilities
Strong understanding of routing, switching, resiliency, service assurance, and operational network design
Experience developing reference architectures, solution designs, and technical standards
TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), OSI model, DNS, DHCP, NAT
WAN technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and metro Ethernet/E-line
Routing concepts and protocols including segment routing, BGP, OSPF, and ISIS
Switching technologies including VLAN, VXLAN, link aggregation, access control features
Cloud networking, including hybrid cloud/on-premises designs
Virtualization concepts including network virtualization, containers, and hypervisors
NMS/EMS concepts and operational Management and Control (M&C) environments, including NetOps functions such as monitoring, logging, and performance management
Must have active Secret Clearance and must be able to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S Citizenship is required.
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Nice To Haves

Experience with SATCOM networks and Teleport or similar ground infrastructure
Experience supporting common operational picture or situational awareness platforms
Experience with ServiceNow ITOM and CMDB management
Familiarity with CDS/CDES and AWS Diode technologies
Background in cyber security and network security engineering
Experience with Cisco 9300/9300X, HAIPE/TACLANE, Versa, Viasat, and iDirect
Familiarity with DISA, mission partner, or broader DoD SATCOM operational environments
Knowledge of SATCOM terrestrial infrastructure and commercial SATCOM provider offerings

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of enterprise, hybrid, and specialized network environments
Develop system architecture enabling automated resource planning and end device provisioning across the Teleport Program
Define reference architectures, standards, implementation patterns, and best practices
Design and implement network automation solutions to improve provisioning, configuration management, compliance, and operational efficiency
Design APIs and integration patterns to enable interoperability with adjacent tools, platforms, and operational systems
Translate approved architecture and requirements into deployable, operator-ready orchestration capabilities
Support acquisition-related efforts by helping define technical and programmatic objectives tied to Teleport automation goals
Assess and advise government stakeholders on the effectiveness of the selected vendor’s implementation
Remain closely involved in day-to-day vendor activities to ensure technical quality and mission alignment
Represent the Teleport Program Office across the DoD SATCOM community and coordinate dependencies with external organizations