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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Network Engineer - w/TS/SCI CI Poly - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $295,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Software Documentation, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Linux, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Networking Hardware, Interoperability, Network Security, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, Software Systems, Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Data Storage Management, Multiplexers, Performance Testing, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Enterprise Integration, Routing & Switching, Network Optimization, Service Stack, Servicenow, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=40f50751e8da37e3 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)