Sr Network Engineer - w/TS/SCI CI Poly

8 hour shift, Weekends as needed, Evenings as needed, Evening shift, Monday to Friday, We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer our proposal supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) with Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Expansion and Support. The Senior Network Engineer will oversee the WIDS implementation, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), systems/network administrative activities. The Network Engineer will act as the subject matter expert for all IT related issues. The Senior Network Engineer designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. This senior-level role requires an experienced engineer capable of designing, implementing, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise network architectures for a mission-critical intelligence environment., The Senior Network Engineer is expected to be able to:

• Lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed schematics and architectural documentation to support enterprise wide modernization initiatives.
• Provide the O&M (to include system administration, information assurance, and storage management) to all WIDS architectures.
• Responsible for maintaining the network fabric of the WIDS architecture.
• Demonstrated capability in a multi-vendor environment for 2/3 switching and routing, firewalls, SAN directors, as well as virtual and cloud-hosted networking technologies.
• Will install, configure, and maintain entire physical networking WIDS infrastructure.
• Conduct in depth cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, evaluating performance, lifecycle requirements, and long term operational impacts.
• Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capability, resilience, and efficiency.
• Lead the testing of network designs including performance validation, interoperability testing, and engineering risk assessments.
• Serve as a senior technical authority for approving significant network changes and modernization efforts.
• Monitor and validate network hardware configurations to ensure alignment with operational baselines and mission requirements.
• Optimize network performance, availability, redundancy, and security across LAN, WAN, MAN, and secure network enclaves.
• Plan and oversee network enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle replacements with minimal mission disruption.
• Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities.
• Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and system documentation in support of operational and programmatic decision-making.
• Maintain broad technical expertise across network systems, including routers, firewalls, multiplexers, bridges, gateways, and associated network hardware and interconnections.
• Support secure integration efforts across multiple vendors, platforms, and classified technology stacks.
• May be assigned responsibility for managing systems administration functions and associated technical staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development, skill enhancement, and knowledge growth.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus., Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, * Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly

• S. Citizenship required.
• Education & Experience: BS (16-18 years), MS (14+ years), or PhD (10+) experience.
• Demonstrated mastery in network engineering within secure or classified government environments.
• Recent experience to support both Windows and Linux Systems
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or CISM)
• ITIL 4 Foundation
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

HIGHLY DESIRED

• Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, or PSM I)
• Strong background in IT governance, portfolio management, or program oversight.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or DoD/IC customers.
• Familiarity with IT lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Proficiency with portfolio tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent., * Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization and Planning
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork

• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%, Target salary range: $155,000 - $295,000 The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees., We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.