Senior Data Network Engineer

TekSynap•Washington, DC

12h•$98,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Data Network Engineer to support enterprise network and infrastructure environments for Federal Government customers. The role leads network engineering activities, including infrastructure installation and configuration, advanced network changes, WAN and telecommunications support, incident escalation, documentation, and coordination with internal teams, OCIO stakeholders, vendors, and telecommunications providers. The position also provides technical guidance to Systems Engineer Level II staff and supports network planning, upgrades, and operational reporting. The position is based in Washington, DC, in an office/hybrid environment. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with possible evening and weekend work to meet program and contract needs. Travel is less than 10%. The work environment has a low noise level. The employee must be a U.S. citizen and have or be able to obtain Public Trust. The target salary range is $98,000–$130,000.

Requirements

7+ years of experience supporting enterprise network and infrastructure environments.
Advanced experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and VLAN configuration.
Experience supporting WAN environments and telecommunications circuits, including optical/DWDM.
Experience leading network installations, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
Strong experience with network troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Experience working within the ServiceNow ticketing system.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active Public Trust or ability to obtain Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

Cisco certification, with CCNP or higher preferred.
Experience in federal or enterprise IT environments.
Experience supporting large, multi-site network environments.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
Knowledge of ITIL-based service management practices.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, configuration, and optimization of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and wireless systems.
Perform advanced configuration of VLANs, routing, and network segmentation.
Oversee Cisco IOS upgrades, validation, and configuration management.
Ensure proper configuration and maintenance of remote management access.
Maintain and validate network architecture documentation and configuration standards.
Lead complex office moves, infrastructure upgrades, and network reconfigurations.
Oversee network changes to minimize disruption to operations.
Support and coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance of WAN and telecommunications circuits, including DWDM environments.
Coordinate with telecommunications providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders on installations and issue resolution.
Use advanced network management tools and diagnostic equipment.
Provide escalation support for high-priority P1/P2 incidents and complex network issues.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution for recurring or critical issues.
Ensure alignment with OCIO response and resolution targets.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and OCIO for high-impact incidents.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records.
Review and validate documentation produced by engineering staff.
Support preparation of operational reports and performance tracking.
Ensure compliance with documentation, audit, and configuration management requirements.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Systems Engineer Level II staff.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with OCIO stakeholders for engineering activities.
Support planning, coordination, and execution of network changes and upgrades.
Ensure consistent communication and alignment across teams.