Network Engineer III
About The Position
Join a mission-driven team supporting critical global network operations and next-generation engineering initiatives. The Network Engineer III helps design, implement, secure, and sustain enterprise network solutions across complex WAN and LAN environments. The role works with networking technologies and contributes to network modernization efforts while collaborating with government stakeholders to provide high-performance, reliable, and secure communications infrastructure. The position supports enterprise network operations and engineering, including network monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting, architecture documentation, network upgrades, traffic optimization, and technology evaluation. It also supports customer network security and government compliance requirements, conducts site surveys, and installs and maintains satellite communications equipment and associated infrastructure. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and may require travel of up to 25% locally.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire.
- Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting networking and transport technologies, tools, and operational environments.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting large-scale enterprise or global networks in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Current DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification.
- Knowledge of the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and related Department of Defense network architecture and strategic planning guidance.
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper networking technologies, including routers, switches, VPN solutions, cryptographic devices, and remote access technologies.
- Experience with enterprise network monitoring and analysis tools.
- Experience administering and supporting Juniper SRX firewalls and VPN solutions.
- Experience supporting IP-based services across DoD environments, including NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS.
- Working knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6, VPNs, multicast, Quality of Service (QoS), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SNMP, VoIP, Video Teleconferencing (VTC), and OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level III Certification.
- One or more industry-recognized networking certifications, such as Juniper JNCIA, JNCIS, or JNCIP; Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, or CCDP; or equivalent networking certifications.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- ISC2 CISSP certification.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, operation, and sustainment of enterprise WAN/LAN network environments.
- Research, evaluate, and help deploy network solutions, enhancements, and capabilities that support customer mission objectives.
- Troubleshoot network infrastructure issues involving hardware, software, communications media, and connectivity.
- Monitor and assess network health, performance, and availability using enterprise management and analysis tools.
- Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and technology roadmaps.
- Support planning, testing, and deployment of network upgrades, modifications, and configuration changes, including developing test plans and implementation documentation.
- Conduct network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
- Evaluate emerging networking and communications technologies and recommend solutions that enhance capacity, security, resilience, and operational efficiency.
- Identify and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices, standardization efforts, and evolving customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with customer network security processes, government regulations, and cybersecurity policies.
- Represent customer technical requirements while coordinating and collaborating with government agencies and external stakeholders.
- Conduct site surveys in support of new installations, modernization efforts, and technology refresh initiatives.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot satellite communications equipment and associated network infrastructure.
Benefits
- Flexible time off benefit.
- Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
- Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
- Competitive compensation and benefits options designed to support and protect employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
