Senior Network Engineer - Pacific

ValidaTek, Inc. • Box Elder, SD

5d • $95,578 - $159,296

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer serves as a key technical leader supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) mission, ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure across CONUS and global medical treatment facilities.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• 8+ years of supporting complex network engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must possess active CCNP and CISSP certifications
• Experience supporting DoD Health Care Information Systems
• Extensive experience with enterprise network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP/S, etc.)
• Deep expertise in routing, switching, and multi-protocol network environments
• Experience with Cisco technologies, Windows networks, and Active Directory
• Proficiency with network monitoring, diagnostics, and automation tools
• Knowledge of network security principles and Zero Trust architecture
• Experience supporting DoD healthcare systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to support multiple sites, including potential travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations
• Capable of operating independently and leading complex technical initiatives

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary network Subject Matter Expert (SME) and global point of contact for network operations, troubleshooting, and configuration management
• Design, implement, configure, and maintain complex LAN/WLAN/WAN environments supporting DHA systems
• Diagnose and resolve advanced network issues across all layers of the OSI model using tools such as SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible
• Lead network engineering efforts, collaborating with government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams
• Implement and maintain network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems
• Develop and enforce network standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD and DHA requirements
• Provide performance tuning, optimization, and recommendations to improve network reliability and minimize downtime
• Support routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and enterprise-level network architectures
• Document configurations, changes, and standards; communicate status and solutions to stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior