Network Engineer Senior – TS/SCI required

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving US government, defense and intelligence agencies, with about 26,000 staff across more than 50 countries.

This Senior Network Engineer role supports the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) and centers on complex government, defense and intelligence projects.

You will lead and design networking solutions, bring new technologies into the environment, and mentor other engineers.

The team includes a dedicated internal mobility group that helps staff plan their career steps.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and support the local area network, wide area network, Agency Internet Network, Intranet, Internet and other data communication systems or specific network segments.
• Design and manage complex networks that combine multiple technologies in a single environment.
• Translate business requirements into LAN, MAN, WAN, voice and video designs, and guide users in defining their requirements.
• Lead feasibility studies, evaluate new network technologies, and recommend how to integrate them to project managers.
• Plan network configurations for strong performance and integration, considering system performance characteristics and interface specifications.
• Plan hardware and communications facilities to support the analysis, installation and support of voice, video and data systems.
• Incorporate new network designs, produce architecture and design documentation, and troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Monitor networks for availability, carry out maintenance to maximize uptime, and keep hardware and software running efficiently.
• Set up and enforce network security measures while leading and mentoring junior and mid-level network engineers.
• Oversee the network control center and support ongoing network projects.
• Review and approve network engineering documentation so processes and specifications meet user and network needs.
• Coordinate integration work across several teams, ensuring every interface is covered and designs are captured in a standard interface control format.
• Work with government stakeholders on technical questions and recommend fixes for network problems.
• Ensure the technical quality of network engineering deliverables while communicating with program staff, government representatives and senior executives.

Requirements

• You have 12+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience in place of education.
• You have 10+ years of related experience.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• You have experience in data communication, network systems and telecommunications.
• You have proven ability to manage risk, control costs and run large, integrated projects.
• You have experience analyzing user requirements, high-level system architectures and network performance indicators to write network specifications.
• You hold, or can obtain before supporting the contract, DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or 8140 Computing Environment certification.
• You hold Security+ or an equivalent IAT II 8570/8140 baseline certification.
• You hold at least CCNA at start, and obtain CCNP within 180 days of starting. Holding CCNP on day one is preferred.
• You currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• You can obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• You are a US citizen.

Conditions

This is a regular, full-time onsite role of 40 scheduled hours per week at the Fort Lewis, WA location.

Travel of 10-25% may be required to support mission goals.

You must be willing to obtain a CI polygraph for certain positions, as the contract determines.

No public trust or other clearance is required.

The role may involve lifting IT hardware, reaching, bending and kneeling to connect cables, and other moderately strenuous work.

The likely salary range is $93,500 - $126,500. Actual pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range. It is not a guarantee.

Hiring includes an identity verification step using biometrics and AI, and you must be on camera for virtual interviews.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that considers individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• A 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and 10 paid holidays, prorated from the hire date.
• Paid Family Leave of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Wellness packages, competitive pay, and a military-friendly, award-winning culture of innovation.