Junior Network Engineer

TEKsystems; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Junior Network Engineer to support classified DoW environments in a Secret/TS setting. You will assist in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of classified and unclassified networks under senior mentorship.

The role emphasizes security, change management, and documentation. Based in Fort Belvoir, VA, this contract-to-hire position offers onsite work with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing classified and unclassified networks.
• Ability to operate in Secret/TS environments with DoD/IC policies.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, and switching.

Responsibilities

• Assist operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, identify and troubleshoot issues, escalate as needed.
• Configure and manage routers, switches and firewalls; apply IOS updates.
• Maintain network diagrams, configuration baselines and security measures.
• Support change management, incident response and outage resolution.

Skills

Network administration

Security compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Cisco IOS

STIGs

Job description

Description

TEKsystems is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support classified Department of War (DoW) network environments in a Secret/Top Secret operational setting. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong foundation in networking who is ready to work in secure, mission-critical environments under the mentorship of senior engineers.

The Junior Network Engineer will assist in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of classified and un-classified network infrastructure while adhering to strict security, compliance, DoW, and change-management requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of unclassified and classified network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and network security devices

Assist with day-to-day network operations in a Secret/TS environment

Monitor network performance and availability; identify, troubleshoot, screen network performance, and elevate issues

Perform basic network troubleshooting across LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, and switching

Support network upgrades, hardware refreshes, and STIGs/patching activities, including IOS updates

Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines, and design and implement network security measures

Configure and manage network hardware and firewalls

Follow DoD, IC, and organizational security policies and procedures

Participate in change management, incident response, and outage resolution activities

Investigate network issues and outages, and work with SME with Network enhancement

Provide technical help to engineers, IA staff and end users

Support after-hours or on-call operations as required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.