Mission-Critical Enterprise Network Engineer

NS2 Mission; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks supporting Intelligence Community customers. You will collaborate with engineers and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions for critical environments.

Requires a BS in a technical field and hands-on experience with routing, switching, monitoring, and documentation. TS/SCI with an FSP clearance is required or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and network architecture principles.
• Experience with network monitoring, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience planning and implementing network upgrades, system integrations, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, engineering diagrams, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing communications.
• Develop network architectures and configuration plans that support the integration of new systems, technologies, and services into existing environments.
• Evaluate network performance using diagnostic and monitoring tools, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and overall system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to restore optimal operations.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure improvements while minimizing operational impact.
• Assess proposed network modifications and technology enhancements, providing technical recommendations based on performance, scalability, and mission requirements.
• Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support ongoing operations and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical recommendations and engineering documentation for architecture reviews and customer approval of new network technologies.
• Perform routine operational support, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management activities to ensure continued network availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative networking solutions that support evolving mission needs.

Skills

Network design

Routing & Switching

Network monitoring

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

SolarWinds

Wireshark

PRTG

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Job description

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks supporting Intelligence Community customers. You will collaborate with engineers and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions for critical environments.

Requires a BS in a technical field and hands-on experience with routing, switching, monitoring, and documentation. TS/SCI with an FSP clearance is required or eligibility.