Lead Network Engineer

Apogee; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support the EACN program at Joint Base Andrews, Andrews, MD. This on-site role focuses on Tier 2 network operations for critical C3 missions across airborne and ground systems.

The candidate will configure LAN/WAN environments, replace EOL hardware/software, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with DISA/STIG guidelines in both unclassified and classified networks. On-site, full-time position.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Eight years of network engineering experience; five in DoD.
• Experience with DoD C3 networks, A2G2 gateways, and SAAS tools preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 network support for SLC3S-A and related aircraft systems.
• Configure and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure and perform hardware/software upgrades.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and support security/compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with GSOC, SIL, ISSM to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Network engineering expertise

DoD experience

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Cisco IOS/Nexus

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Network Engineer to provide support for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) support task order, which provides Command, Control, Communications (C3) services for multiple critical U.S. Government missions via multiple Air to Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways (A2G2’s) supported by a Systems Integration Lab (SIL).

This is a full-time position located on-site at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Andrews, MD.

• This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Provide Network Tier 2 support to Senior Leader Command, Control, Communications Systems-Airborne (SLC3S-A) Operations, Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Operations, Air Force Global Strike Command’s (AFGSC) E-4B aircraft, also known as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), and U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft.
• Provide Network Tier 2 support to EACN Air to GIG Gateways (A2G2s), EACN Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), and the Government Security Operations Center (GSOC).
• Configure, implement, and support network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) operating systems and computer data exchange requirements. This includes replacement of End-Of-Life (EOL) hardware and software when required and provided by the Government.
• Identify and resolve performance issues and be responsible for all troubleshooting, repairing/replacing, configuring, monitoring, and upgrading of the EACN network on both the unclassified and classified systems.
• Attend meetings, provide forecasts, gather trend analysis data on systems, and provide input for resource planning. Contractor shall review work/installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance to telecommunications standards. Contractor shall provide installation, transition, and cutover of components of the systems.
• Support and maintain the EACN A2G2 hardware configuration and installation requirements once approved for site installation.
• Configure, customize, and maintain Government-furnished network security, monitoring, and data analysis tools (including but not limited to ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk) to provide real-time usable statistics to aid with troubleshooting.
• Report the detailed compliance actions; the date and time compliance is complete and changes that are implemented in each A2G2 to the EACN Government Engineers and ISSM as part of the EACN Security-Compliance Report.
• Comply with all U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and U.S. Air Force Tasking Orders and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support the EACN Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP), Air Force Network Operations Center (AFNOC), Network Operations Division (NOD), 26th Network Operations Group (NOG) Detachment 2, and the AFNOC Network Security Division (NSD) AF Computer Response Team (AFCERT). STIGs must be conducted within the test environment prior to implementation into the operational network; each device must be compliant with DISA inspection standards before it is connected to an operational network.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance

Certifications

• DoDD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program
• CompTIA Network Plus (Network+)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience

Eight (8) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional Experience

• SolarWinds software suites

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree

Years of Experience

Six (6) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional Information

Location: Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Andrews, MD

On-site: Full-time on-site position

Travel: 10% travel may be required

• This position is contingent upon contract award.***