ME00687-Network Engineer 1.5

Momentum Engineering, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Seeking a highly capable Network Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operations within a secure customer environment. This role operates at the intersection of enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, and real-time operations, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of systems supporting national intelligence missions. This is an operations-focused engineering position requiring strong technical expertise in monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting, and sustaining complex distributed systems. The ideal candidate performs effectively in high-tempo environments and understands the importance of precision, rapid response, and mission continuity.

Requirements

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, or in a related technical role supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Switching, DNS, Network segmentation
Experience supporting real-time operational environments such as Network Operations Centers, Security Operations Centers, or mission operations centers
Experience with monitoring and analytics platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, SolarWinds, or comparable tools
Experience analyzing packet-level data, system logs, telemetry, and performance metrics
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix operating environments
Experience with operational scripting using Bash, Python, or similar languages
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts including: Virtual Private Clouds, Subnets, Routing, Load balancing, Security groups
Experience with incident response workflows and operational reporting in classified environments
Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely in time-sensitive mission situations

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Maryland customer or similar Intelligence Community missions
Knowledge of cross-domain solutions, data tagging, and secure data-transfer mechanisms
Experience with DevSecOps practices, automation, or Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and advanced network security controls
Experience supporting AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other cloud environments used for classified workloads
Relevant certifications such as: CCNP, CCIE, Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Comparable networking, cloud, or cybersecurity certifications

Responsibilities

Monitor and sustain high-availability network and cloud infrastructure supporting mission systems
Analyze network traffic, system logs, telemetry, and performance data to identify anomalies, degradation, and potential mission impact
Provide real-time situational awareness and concise operational reporting to mission stakeholders
Perform incident triage, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and coordinated response activities across network, system, and cloud layers
Escalate technical issues with clear context, impact assessments, and actionable recommendations
Develop and execute remediation strategies to restore services and reduce the likelihood of recurring issues
Support secure data flows and cross-domain capabilities in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community security requirements
Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, cloud architects, and operations personnel to improve resiliency, performance, and scalability
Develop, maintain, and improve runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational documentation
Support automation efforts that improve monitoring, troubleshooting, response time, and operational efficiency
Analyze packet-level data, logs, and system metrics to support troubleshooting and performance optimization
Maintain awareness of evolving network architectures, cloud capabilities, security controls, and threat conditions within the customer environment
Support incident response and operational reporting activities in classified environments