Lead Network Project Engineer – Secret Clearance

LightGrid LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LightGrid LLC is seeking a Network Project Engineer Lead to work at Fort Meade, MD. This role requires ACTIVE SECRET Clearance and entails leading design and implementation of complex network solutions across multiple platforms.

You will prepare design packages, topology drawings, and network plans, while guiding a team of SMEs to deliver end-to-end connectivity and cost-efficient transport architectures for government projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline such as IT Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Security+ or equivalent 8570 IAT II certification is required.
• 10+ years of network systems engineering experience.
• Experience with IP networks and SD-WAN technologies.
• Proven ability to analyze requirements, design, and implement complex network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering efforts across multiple network technologies and platforms.
• Develop design packages including topology drawings, BOMs, and network plans.
• Provide end-to-end integrated solutions and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with government leads/engineers to update planning documents and models.

Skills

Network engineering

SD-WAN

IP routing

BGP/MPLS

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

Cisco routers

Juniper equipment

Job description

LightGrid LLC is seeking a Network Project Engineer Lead to work at Fort Meade, MD. This role requires ACTIVE SECRET Clearance and entails leading design and implementation of complex network solutions across multiple platforms.

You will prepare design packages, topology drawings, and network plans, while guiding a team of SMEs to deliver end-to-end connectivity and cost-efficient transport architectures for government projects.