Senior Network Engineer - Team Lead

ValidaTek•Brunswick, GA

15d

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer – Team Lead serves as the primary technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and operational maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems. The role oversees daily network operations, leads technical teams in troubleshooting and optimization, and ensures the delivery of secure, high-performance network services that meet evolving Government requirements. This position combines advanced engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring the ability to guide and mentor engineers, prioritize tasks, coordinate with DHS and OneNet stakeholders, and make critical technical recommendations to maintain operational excellence across the enterprise environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of detailed technical experience in network engineering or related field within the last 7 years.
Proven experience in: Prioritizing network outages, projects, and maintenance tasks.
Providing technical assistance and resolution to cross-functional teams.
Designing and implementing operational network systems and prototypes.
Collaborating with Network and System Engineers, vendors, and Government personnel to resolve technical issues.
Supporting cloud engineering and migration initiatives.
Reviewing and providing technical recommendations for ICCB change packets.
In-depth understanding of network principles, protocols, and design methodologies to evaluate and deliver optimal network performance.
Ability to lead technical teams, delegate work, and ensure mission alignment.
Must be able to pass the DHS law enforcement background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or CompTIA Network+.
Experience working within DHS or similar federal network environments.
Familiarity with ITIL processes, enterprise architecture, and network automation tools.
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with demonstrated experience in cross-organizational collaboration.

Responsibilities

Network Engineering & Operations Design, implement, and optimize operational network systems and prototypes to meet current and future engineering and Government requirements.
Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent network outages, projects, and maintenance tasks to ensure minimal service disruption.
Oversee the troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of complex network infrastructure issues across LAN/WAN, cloud, and data center environments.
Ensure the operational readiness, scalability, and reliability of all network components, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and monitoring systems.
Maintain compliance with Government policies, standards, and security directives.
Technical Leadership & Team Oversight Lead a team of network engineers and technicians, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and workload prioritization.
Facilitate collaboration across technical teams—including Network and System Engineers, equipment vendors, and other mission stakeholders—to identify, define, and resolve trending or developmental problems.
Coordinate technical reviews and ensure all deliverables meet DHS and OneNet engineering standards.
Change Control & Governance Review, evaluate, and provide technical recommendations for all Infrastructure Change Control Board (ICCB) packets prior to submission.
Ensure change requests are fully coordinated, documented, and communicated with OneNet and DHS Data Center (DC) personnel.
Validate the proper implementation of approved changes during network rollouts to minimize service impact and maintain configuration integrity.
Cloud & Emerging Technologies Support cloud engineering and migration strategies to transition enterprise systems from on-premises to hybrid or cloud-based environments.
Integrate cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) with existing infrastructure.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance network performance, security, and automation.
Collaboration & Communication Communicate and coordinate network engineering activities across the OneNet enterprise topology, including DHS Data Centers and regional sites.
Serve as the technical escalation point for critical incidents and complex engineering challenges.
Provide regular status reports, risk assessments, and performance updates to program management and Government stakeholders.
Document network configurations, procedures, and operational changes to ensure continuity and compliance.