Senior Network Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Network Engineer (classified IC program, on-site Fort Meade)
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph; CI investigation closed within last 5 years
• Certification: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III baseline certification required prior to start

Description

This role supports an Intelligence Community program at Fort Meade by providing senior-level network engineering services across design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades. You will act as a technical lead on complex network efforts, using network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators, while leading large-scale installation projects and contributing to classified networking/telecommunications modeling. Work is performed on-site in a classified facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead network architecture and senior design from requirements and engineering documents through implementation and upgrades
• Translate mission needs into telecommunications designs across LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice, and Video
• Oversee LAN/CAN/WAN administration, conversions, and cutovers
• Operate and use advanced monitoring/analysis to optimize performance and manage dataflow; minimize latency and maximize throughput
• Configure, deploy, test, and maintain network devices and interfaces at scale; integrate solutions including VPNs, firewall contexts, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, and NAT
• Lead network security architecture implementation aligned to DoD STIGs, RMF controls, and NIST 800-53; maintain accreditation documentation and support A&A activities
• Serve as senior engineering authority during security reviews and compliance assessments; mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental/family leave
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accident protection
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and merit-based reviews
• 401(k) with company matching
• Retirement benefits may vary by region/department/role