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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - Lead - **Company:** Dine Development Corporation - **Location:** Fort Meade, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $88,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Diagrams, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Time Protocols, NIPRNet, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Authentication Authorization Accounting (Server Program), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74106245-network-engineer-lead ## About the Role * Years of Experience: 8 years * Education Level: bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline * Clearance Requirements: Active Secret * Certification Requirements: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher. * Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments. * Experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP services. * Experience implementing complex network changes in large-scale environments. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. * Ability to support on-site operations at Fort Meade and travel as required., * Experience supporting DISA or DODNet environments. * Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification. * Experience with SIPR and NIPR environments. * Experience supporting large-scale migration and modernization efforts. * Experience utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code or automation tools. * ServiceNow experience. ## Description NOVA-Dine is seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer - Lead to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) DODNet Migration Execution Services (MES-NET) program. This effort supports DISA's modernization initiative to migrate Department of Defense Fourth Estate agencies into a unified DODNet enterprise environment. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical leader supporting complex network infrastructure migration activities across multiple government organizations and geographically dispersed locations. The successful candidate will support enterprise routing, switching, firewall modernization, VPN implementation, network segmentation, infrastructure integration, and migration execution activities while collaborating across cybersecurity, systems engineering, operations, and migration teams., * Lead technical execution of network migration activities across multiple DAFA environments. * Design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions within the DODNet architecture. * Support migration of routing, switching, firewall, VPN, DNS, DHCP/IPAM, VLAN, wireless, AAA, and NTP services. * Coordinate network cutovers, migrations, and implementation activities. * Support integration of agency networks into approved DISA and DODNet technologies. * Develop and maintain network diagrams, implementation plans, migration documentation, and engineering artifacts. * Support configuration management and change control processes utilizing ITSM tools. * Provide technical direction to installation technicians and junior engineers. * Participate in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and operational transition activities. * Support migration execution reports, engineering reviews, and technical briefings. * Collaborate with cybersecurity, RMF, and operations teams throughout migration execution. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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