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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** DHA Group, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.1Q, Microsoft Windows, Wireless LAN, Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, BIND, Health Informatics, Unix, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Standard, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Microsoft Operating Systems, Multi Router Traffic Grapher, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, IEEE 802.3, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, OpenVMS, System Availability, SC Clearance, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Terminal Servers, Cisco - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/94175b78-cb09-4d09-8f09-1c42ecd709db/senior-network-engineer-conus ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship. * An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance or higher. * An active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. * An active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. * Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Government officials, medical professionals, and highly specialized technical personnel. * Mastery of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, V.35, and RS-449. * Clear understanding of the communications and Internet standards identified in the PWS: 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u, 803.2, and 802.3z. * Direct experience with synchronous and asynchronous communications; Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM; and other communications media used by DoD and DHA. * Experience with Optical Time Domain Reflectometers, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications. * Mastery-level experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments supporting current Microsoft operating systems, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS, together with routers, switches, terminal servers, and local and long-haul WAN connectivity. * Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems and technical assignments directly related to the position's area of responsibility. * Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds. * Ability to perform the functions of subordinate positions in this labor category when assigned to travel to a contract site. Desired Qualifications: * Experience with Zero Trust architectures and methodologies. Education / Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a technical discipline, or a related field, plus five years of directly related experience; or completion of a certified technical or vocational school plus 10 years of directly related experience gained through progressively higher levels of complexity. ## Description C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Network Engineer to support the DoD medical mission. This key-personnel position addresses highly complex infrastructure requirements across DHA networked facilities and serves as the contract's premier Network Specialist and subject-matter expert. The engineer is responsible for resolving the most complex LAN/WLAN/WAN issues and providing contract-wide technical leadership. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: * Serve as the CONUS and global point of contact for network issues, configuration management, communications interconnection, addressing, multi-protocol routing, and network management. * Serve as the contract's premier Network Specialist and subject-matter expert for issues covered by the supporting network labor categories. * Study vendor products and determine which components and configurations best meet DoD and CONUS medical treatment facility requirements. * Identify, research, and resolve complex LAN, WLAN, and WAN network problems using network management and diagnostic tools. * Provide high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management, and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communications equipment for DHA networked facilities. * Advise and consult with Government staff, agencies, and contractor representatives on network design, implementation, deployment, and management to ensure optimal support of the Military Health System mission. * Lead and coordinate Network Specialists and internal or external organizations in resolving LAN/WLAN/WAN issues. * Troubleshoot network and routing protocols across all levels of the OSI model using tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible. * Use Management Information Blocks (MIB) and Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG) concepts and methodologies to support performance measurement, capacity planning, high availability, and minimum downtime. * Establish and configure network firewalls, virtual private network devices, and intrusion detection systems to strengthen LAN/WLAN/WAN security and prevent unauthorized access to medical treatment facility systems. * Prepare written technical recommendations, document operational changes and enhancements through tickets and standards, and coordinate standards updates with the NetMOD Network Standards Team. * Establish and implement LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures and standards that support applicable DoD, DHA, and regional command objectives and policies. * Communicate the status of network support requests to key customers. * Develop policies, procedures, best practices, and minimum standards for LAN/WLAN/WAN access and operations. * Lead or participate in other projects and provide additional support as mission needs arise. ## 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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [JavaScript the Grumpy Parts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/306-javascript-the-grumpy-parts) - [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) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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)