Senior Principal Network and Services Systems Engineer

Summit Federal Services, LLC•Augusta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Federal Services, LLC (SFS) is seeking a Senior Principal Network and Services Systems Engineer to support the CBL Battle Lab Facility at Fort Gordon, GA. This role is crucial for providing experimentation support to the C-CDID, focusing on dynamic network experimentation integrated with various cyber domains (CO, DODIN-A, EW, IA) through the Cyber Battle Lab's branches and the APEN Cyber Enterprise Service Center. The contract involves providing experiments, assessments, analyses, and network support to validate technical solutions for capability gaps within force modernization lines of effort. The Senior Principal Network and Services Systems Engineer will act as a technical leader, responsible for the architecture, design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of complex enterprise and mission-critical network infrastructures and service platforms. This position requires strategic technical guidance, leadership in engineering efforts, and ensuring network and service solutions meet stringent performance, security, reliability, and scalability requirements. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, customers, and leadership to deliver secure and resilient network and systems solutions that support business and operational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure architecture.
Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale networks.
Strong understanding of Routing and Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
Strong understanding of Network Security.
Strong understanding of Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Strong understanding of Data Center Technologies.
Strong understanding of Virtualization Platforms.
Strong understanding of Automation and Orchestration Tools.
Experience with network monitoring and performance management solutions.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement enterprise-scale network architectures.
Lead engineering efforts involving LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, data center, and hybrid environments.
Develop network modernization and transformation strategies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend architectural improvements.
Create detailed network design documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications.
Architect and integrate network services including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Directory Services, Load Balancing, VPN Services, Authentication Services, and Network Monitoring Platforms.
Ensure interoperability across systems, applications, and infrastructure components.
Develop automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Ensure network and services architectures align with cybersecurity requirements.
Implement security controls and best practices based on industry frameworks.
Support security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and risk management activities.
Collaborate with Information Assurance, ISSO, and cybersecurity teams.
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for networking and infrastructure technologies.
Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and architecture boards.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Analyze network performance and capacity requirements.
Lead root cause analysis for complex incidents.
Develop disaster recovery and continuity strategies.
Support high-availability and fault-tolerant architectures.
Lead large-scale infrastructure projects.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
Develop project plans, schedules, and technical deliverables.
Support proposal development and technical solutioning efforts.