Senior Network Engineer

Our client seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead network infrastructure modernization efforts and guide complex integrations across LAN, MAN, and WAN environments. The role provides technical reviews, architecture guidance, and direction on high-availability, virtualization, and cloud solution initiatives in support of Army programs. The position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret and United States citizenship., * Provide technical reviews of engineering design and implementation plans for network infrastructure modernization to ensure alignment with established architecture.

• Oversee LAN, MAN, and WAN survey, design, and implementation while leading integration and test of large-scale networks.
• Assist in developing emerging network architectures, standards, and specifications.
• Analyze and assess LAN, MAN, and WAN hardware and recommend performance and equipment specifications.
• Evaluate current and emerging network technologies for cost, readiness, compatibility, and usability.
• Provide technical direction for IT projects including high-availability and virtualization.
• Lead collaborative efforts with developers, designers, product owners, and partners to develop prototype technical solutions across hardware and software.
• Collaborate with agencies and programs as a solutions consultant to determine optimal cloud solutions.
• Evaluate environments for migration, work in sandboxes, and architect solutions tailored to Army needs.
• Coordinate solution design and architecture with project teams to align with Army projects.
• Work with implementation teams to provide technical guidance and set implementation priorities.
• Coordinate technical execution of transformation projects and design, develop, and implement an enterprise data management solution to enhance operations.
• Lead customer engagements to determine requirements and provide technical updates to the Product Manager.

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and IT systems design and integration.
• Desired minimum 5 years of experience with virtualization and cloud environments., * Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• One of the following or equivalent: CCNA, JNCIA, CCNP, JCNP.
• Active secret clearance.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $75.00/hr. w2