Network Deployment Engineer

MANTECH; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Network Deployment Engineer to join our Chantilly, VA team. This onsite role involves coordinating site deployments, conducting surveys, and configuring a secure network infrastructure.

You will provide daily IT support and manage equipment, while ensuring compliance with security directives and change processes. Preferred candidates have a BS/AE with IT experience, DoD IAT II Certification, Windows Server and AD expertise, and familiarity with VMware, Horizon View, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2+ years IT experience; alternative substitutions allowed as stated.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ or equivalent).
• DoD 8570 CE Certification required within 6 months (e.g., MCSA, VCP).
• Experience administering Windows servers (2008–2019), Windows 10, Exchange, AD, DNS, PKI, Group Policy.
• Experience with vSphere, Horizon View, data backup, antivirus software.
• Basic networking (DHCP/TCP/IP) and deploying workstation images; familiarity with thin/zero clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM; familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site deployments: planning, scheduling, and on-site installation.
• Conduct site surveys to document current configurations and user requirements.
• Configure routers, switches, computers, and peripherals; maintain secure network architecture.
• Provide daily IT support across client/server/storage/network systems; monitor and troubleshoot.
• Manage configurations, procurement, inventory, and shipping of equipment.
• Adhere to security directives and support architecture improvements via change requests.
• Travel up to 75% in the U.S. and occasional OCONUS for deployment activities.

Skills

Network deployment

IT support

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

PKI

VMware vSphere

Horizon View

Data backup

Antivirus software

DHCP/TCPIP

ServiceNow

Customer relationship

Multi-tasking

Security practices

COMSEC policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Thin clients

Zero clients

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Deployment Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Coordinate and execute site deployments, including planning, scheduling, and on-site installation of hardware and configurations
• Conduct site surveys to assess network environments, gather user requirements, and document current configurations
• Configure routers, switches, computers, and peripherals; implement and maintain secure, reliable network architecture
• Provide daily IT support across client/server/storage/network systems, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Manage system configurations and documentation, oversee hardware procurement, inventory, equipment movement, and shipping
• Ensure compliance with security directives and support architecture improvements through change requests and performance recommendations
• Travel up to 75% within the U.S. and occasionally (5–10%) OCONUS to perform deployment activities, surveys, installations, and on-site support

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+years of IT related experience, or an Associates degree with 6+ years of IT experience, or a High School Diploma with 11+ years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• DoD 8570IAT Level II Certification, e.g., Security+
• DoD 8570 Computing Environment Certification required within 6 months of hire, e.g., MCSA, VCP, or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019 Servers; Microsoft Windows 10; administering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and workstation and server hardware; administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016; administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI; administering vSphere, Horizon View, data backup, and antivirus software; basic networking including DHCP/TCPIP; experience with deploying workstation images; and experience with thin and/or zero clients
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, or VMware products
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
• Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as ServiceNow

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding customer relationship management skills
• Ability to operate under minimal supervision.
• Experience in the following areas: hardware/software security, router and switch communications protocols, network management, encryption techniques, firewall rule definition and authentication technologies.
• Working knowledge of communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems, including DNS, Group Policy, and PKI
• Good working knowledge of applying security best practices from DISA and/or vendors.
• Basic networking
• ITIL Foundations certification
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to obtain a polygraph

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.