Network Engineer - Active TS/SCI

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support the Department of Navy in designing, optimizing, and maintaining a secure, high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco network platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation, and enterprise-scale network architecture. This role involves modernizing WAN/MAN/LAN technologies, ensuring network security, and implementing automation for efficient provisioning., Network Design & Architecture

• Evaluate and recommend new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Analyze existing network architecture and design upgrades for WAN/MAN/LAN environments.
• Develop detailed schematics, technical documentation, and SOPs for network configurations.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis for hardware/software solutions to meet current and future capacity needs.
• Design telecommunications circuit specifications and ensure compliance with DoD standards.

Implementation & Optimization

• Test and validate network designs before deployment.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated network provisioning (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Maintain expertise in Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications systems.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure network designs comply with DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) and DODAF 2.0 standards.
• Support Change Management Processes for secure and efficient network updates.
• Work with network encryptors for secure data transmission in low-bandwidth environments.

• Active TS/SCI clearance (non-negotiable)., + BS/BA 5 years of network engineering experience OR
• MS/MA 3 years of network engineering experience.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proven experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls, UC systems).
• Proficiency in network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
• Strong Visio/MS Office skills for network documentation.
• Experience with LAN/WAN optimization and troubleshooting.
• Certification:
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP , CCNP Security) must be obtained before start date., + Cisco (CCNP Enterprise, DevNet Professional)
• Azure (AZ-104), VMware (VCP-NV), ITIL 4
• Advanced Networking Knowledge:
• VMware NSX-T, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), NetFlow/SNMP monitoring
• DISN (Defense Information Systems Network) or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks)
• Methodologies & Frameworks:
• Agile project management
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Mission-Critical Impact: Support the Department of Navy in securing and modernizing enterprise networks.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with Cisco, IaC automation, SDN, and cloud-integrated networks.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for certification advancement and leadership in network architecture.