Network Engineer

KaylaTek•Washington, DC

7d•$121,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer performs critical tier-tier engineering, administration, and security hardening of enterprise-level network infrastructures. The role ensures high availability, rapid incident resolution, and compliance with defense security mandates across unclassified and classified operational environments. The AFNCR IT Services program supports information systems for Headquarters Air Force, Air Force District of Washington, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR. Supported missions include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The work spans IT Operations and Maintenance, Plans, Projects, and Engineering, and the National Military Command Center. The operational environment is fast-paced and supports senior leaders and national defense missions. The position is based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC, and is 100% on site with ad-hoc telework. The day shift is 0600–1400, Monday through Friday, with participation in an on-call rotation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active DoD Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive network engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and experience in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
Current 8140 IAT Level II (Advanced) certification; the posting specifies Security+ and CCNA and/or CCNP Security.
Expert-level mastery of LAN technologies, including VLANs, VTP, Port Security, STP, and Layer 2/3 switching configurations.
Extensive hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS routing protocols.
Expert ability to diagnose and resolve Layer 1 and Layer 2 transport issues across unclassified and classified network fabrics.
Deep knowledge of DoD-specific network, transport, and application security hardening standards.
Experience programming, maintaining, and managing Type-1 inline network encryptors at network points of presence, including management via GEM-X or adjacent DoD element managers.
Proficiency in DoD COMSEC handling and custody procedures.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience operating and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center.
Familiarity with Air Force networks, AFDW, or AFNCR architectures.
Operational experience within highly secure campuses, specifically the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor enterprise network infrastructure and data systems for real-time alerts, system alarms, and anomalous behavior.
Triage, isolate, and resolve network anomalies using standard operating procedures and automated scripting.
Escalate complex, multi-system issues to higher-tier engineering or leadership as appropriate.
Configure, deploy, maintain, and optimize enterprise-class routers and switches.
Coordinate with external hardware and service vendors to resolve circuit outages or degraded performance.
Plan, schedule, and execute Authorized Service Interruptions in accordance with command-directed change management processes.
Enforce DoD and local command security mandates.
Execute operating system (IOS) upgrades, apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and implement critical patches.
Provide technical execution for special projects and maintain site-lead-directed daily operations.
Participate in the unit’s on-call rotation schedule.