Onsite Networking Engineering Lead

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About the role

  • Network Engineering Lead providing architectural leadership for mission-critical networks in secure federal environments. Focus on designing, securing, optimizing, and troubleshooting enterprise and cloud-connected networks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, engineering, and modernization of enterprise network architectures supporting mission-critical federal systems.
  • Architect and maintain LAN/WAN, data center, VPN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking integrations (Azure/AWS).
  • Oversee network security architecture including firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, NAC, and Zero-Trust-aligned policies.
  • Develop and maintain routing/switching architectures using enterprise Cisco platforms and related technologies.
  • Troubleshoot high-severity network incidents, performance issues, and cross-domain connectivity challenges.
  • Implement secure cloud networking patterns (VNET/VPC design, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, load balancing, peering, firewalling).
  • Maintain and enforce network baselines, STIGs, NIST 800-53 controls, and RMF/ATO-aligned configurations.
  • Produce detailed network diagrams, engineering documentation, SOPs, and configuration baselines.
  • Mentor and guide network engineers; lead capacity planning, lifecycle strategies, and network modernization roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, server, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient mission operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree OR additional FOUR (4) years' experience in Lieu of degree.
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance with ability to obtain SCI
  • Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of progressive experience in network engineering, network architecture, or infrastructure leadership
  • Expert-level experience with Cisco networking platforms, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching, and WAN technologies
  • Experience supporting secure federal, DoD, intelligence, or regulated environments
  • Strong understanding of firewalls, segmentation, PKI, authentication, Zero Trust, and enclave design
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive engineering initiatives, and communicate with senior stakeholders
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across complex, distributed network environments
  • CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) - What Would Be Nice To Have
  • CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – ideal)
  • CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
  • Cloud Networking Certifications (Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty)
  • Experience with SD-WAN architectures (Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, etc.)
  • Familiarity with hybrid identity and secure edge connectivity (SASE, ZTNA, VPN/SSL, PKI)
  • Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
  • Knowledge of SIEM, monitoring, and observability tools (Splunk, Elastic, SolarWinds, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
  • Understanding of IPv6 planning and federal IPv6 mandates
  • Experience supporting multi-site, high-availability, and disaster-recovery network architectures

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Job title

Networking Engineering Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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