101731 Senior Network Engineer - Fairfax, VA

Senior Network Engineer Location: Ft Meade, MD.Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI ATO CI Poly and/ or TS/SCI with Full Scope PolyU.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.Job Description:Join a high-performing senior-level networks team tasked with architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining a large-scale, mission-essential multi-agency network infrastructure. This environment demands fault-tolerance, low latency, and strict security compliance, supporting several programs under a unified set of agency requirements. You’ll play a key role in shaping and sustaining secure, scalable, and resilient networking environments across data centers, transport layers, and rack-level infrastructure. This is a hands-on, on-site engineering position with opportunities for leadership, innovation, and critical mission impact. This is a critical infrastructure role within a dynamic and innovative technical environment. If you’re ready to support complex, secure missions and want to grow your expertise among seasoned professionals, we’d love to hear from you. Some domestic/international travel may be required.Job Responsibilities:Architect and implement secure, high-availability network solutions supporting mission-critical systems.Maintain and optimize LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols, and transport layer technologies.Configure and troubleshoot Juniper and/or Cisco network hardware and software.Ensure compliance with strict government security and performance standards.Collaborate across engineering disciplines and programs to support scalable enterprise needs.Lead technical discussions and present solutions to internal stakeholders and government customers.Requirements Required Skills:5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, architecture, and system maintenance.Hands-on expertise with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking platforms.Proficiency with key protocols and technologies:TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, TLS, VPLS, GREOSPF, EIGRP, BGPEVPN over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLANMulticast, STP, VLANs, TrunkingLAN/WAN configurations and firewall/ACL security controlsStrong communication and collaboration skills.Security+ or CISSP certification.Desired Skills:Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE).Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP).Experience scripting in Bash, Python, etc.Background in Linux/BSD system networking and administration.Familiarity with multicast protocol design and troubleshooting.Demonstrated leadership or ownership in engineering design reviews.Willingness to travel (CONUS and OCONUS).Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field - or equivalent work experience. BenefitsITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees-we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k. Senior Network Engineer Location: Ft Meade, MD. Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI ATO CI Poly and/ or TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.

Job Description:

Join a high-performing senior-level networks team tasked with architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining a large-scale, mission-essential multi-agency network infrastructure. This environment demands fault-tolerance, low latency, and strict security compliance, supporting several programs under a unified set of agency requirements. You’ll play a key role in shaping and sustaining secure, scalable, and resilient networking environments across data centers, transport layers, and rack-level infrastructure. This is a hands-on, on-site engineering position with opportunities for leadership, innovation, and critical mission impact. This is a critical infrastructure role within a dynamic and innovative technical environment. If you’re ready to support complex, secure missions and want to grow your expertise among seasoned professionals, we’d love to hear from you. Some domestic/international travel may be required.

Job Responsibilities:

Architect and implement secure, high-availability network solutions supporting mission-critical systems. Maintain and optimize LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols, and transport layer technologies. Configure and troubleshoot Juniper and/or Cisco network hardware and software. Ensure compliance with strict government security and performance standards. Collaborate across engineering disciplines and programs to support scalable enterprise needs. Lead technical discussions and present solutions to internal stakeholders and government customers.

Required Skills:5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, architecture, and system maintenance.Hands-on expertise with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking platforms.Proficiency with key protocols and technologies:TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, TLS, VPLS, GREOSPF, EIGRP, BGPEVPN over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLANMulticast, STP, VLANs, TrunkingLAN/WAN configurations and firewall/ACL security controlsStrong communication and collaboration skills.Security+ or CISSP certification.Desired Skills:Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE).Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP).Experience scripting in Bash, Python, etc.Background in Linux/BSD system networking and administration.Familiarity with multicast protocol design and troubleshooting.Demonstrated leadership or ownership in engineering design reviews.Willingness to travel (CONUS and OCONUS).Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field - or equivalent work experience. Required Skills:

5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, architecture, and system maintenance. Hands-on expertise with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking platforms. Proficiency with key protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, TLS, VPLS, GRE OSPF, EIGRP, BGP EVPN over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN Multicast, STP, VLANs, Trunking LAN/WAN configurations and firewall/ACL security controls Strong communication and collaboration skills. Security+ or CISSP certification. Desired Skills:

Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE). Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP). Experience scripting in Bash, Python, etc. Background in Linux/BSD system networking and administration. Familiarity with multicast protocol design and troubleshooting. Demonstrated leadership or ownership in engineering design reviews. Willingness to travel (CONUS and OCONUS). Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field - or equivalent work experience.

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector. Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees-we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.

5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, architecture, and system maintenance. Hands-on expertise with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking platforms. Proficiency with key protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, TLS, VPLS, GRE OSPF, EIGRP, BGP EVPN over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN Multicast, STP, VLANs, Trunking LAN/WAN configurations and firewall/ACL security controls Strong communication and collaboration skills. Security+ or CISSP certification. Desired Skills: Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE). Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP). Experience scripting in Bash, Python, etc. Background in Linux/BSD system networking and administration. Familiarity with multicast protocol design and troubleshooting. Demonstrated leadership or ownership in engineering design reviews. Willingness to travel (CONUS and OCONUS). Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field - or equivalent work experience.

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector. Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees-we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.