Senior Network Engineer (Short-Term Contract) - 303620
About The Position
Delaware Nation Investments/Emerging Technologies is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Network Engineer to support the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB, Hill AFB, Robins AFB, and Wright-Patterson AFB. The team provides advisory and assistance services for cybersecurity, network operations, and system administration for specified information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) within the Industrial Depot Maintenance (IDM) and Depot Support Services (DSS) authorizing official (AO) boundary. Network operations support includes designing, implementing, and maintaining OT networks and connected devices at Tinker, Hill, and Robins Air Force bases. Cybersecurity work uses the Risk Management Framework (RMF) under DoDI 8510.01, RMF for DoD Information, AFI 17-101, and RMF for Air Force Information Technology. The position supports AFSC in maintaining RMF compliance under AO guidance and acceptance of risk. This is a full-time short-term contract position with full benefits and an estimated duration of 6–8 months.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of networking engineering experience.
- Prior experience with NIST RMF and DoDI 8510.01.
- Experience with enterprise-level architecture and deployment.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with DoD STIGs.
- 7–10 years of Cisco experience.
- Knowledge of routing and switching.
- Active Security+ certification or higher.
- Active Secret clearance or a cleared background check to obtain an interim Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AFI 17-101 and Air Force Information Technology RMF is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain operational technology networks and connected devices at Tinker, Hill, and Robins Air Force bases.
- Support cybersecurity, network operations, and system administration for specified IT and OT within the IDM and DSS AO boundary.
- Use the Risk Management Framework in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, AFI 17-101, and Air Force IT RMF requirements.
- Support AFSC in maintaining RMF compliance under AO guidance and acceptance of risk.
- Work with the IT team to maintain network infrastructure security and integrity and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Benefits
- 100% of employee benefit premiums covered, including medical (PPO or HDHP option), vision, and dental.
- 401(k) matching.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Pet insurance.
- Professional development and education reimbursement.
- Parking and transit benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
