Network Design Engineer Lead

Agile Defense; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense seeks a Senior Hardware / Software Installation Technician to support a US Army modernization program. You will survey sites, evaluate readiness, document upgrade requirements, and oversee hardware/software installations.

The role involves fieldwork, interfacing with PMO and POCs, and delivering SSRs while mentoring junior technicians and complying with government processes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical discipline with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Cisco CCNA certification required.
• Experience with Layer 2/3 networks and SDN concepts.
• Ability to lead technical resources and deliver on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering assessments of configurations and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate with PMO and Lead Engineer on designs.
• Prepare milestone status reports and system concept presentations.
• Follow Army engineering processes and submit site reports.

Skills

Clearance handling

Network design

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Tools

Cisco networking gear

Juniper equipment

Job description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1811

Job Title: Network Design Engineer Lead

Clearance Level: Active SECRET required to start, TS preferred

Required Certification(s): CCNA or better Cisco cert

Location: Hanover, MD; McLean, VA; Fort Belvoir, VA

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Description

Our Agile Defense team, the premier providers of innovative Information Technology (IT) services and communications support to the Department of War and Federal Agencies, is growing. We’re increasing our team to support the US Army. The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware / Software Installation Technician to contribute to technical sites surveys for a critical US Military IT modernization program. In this role, you will serve as a technical teammate, responsible for evaluating infrastructure readiness, documenting requirements for network and system upgrades, and overseeing the installation of hardware and software solutions.

The ideal candidate is a field-proven technician who can expertly navigate military facilities, author and produce detailed Site Survey Reports (SSRs), mentor fellow technicians while interfacing directly with the Project Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) and Government Points of Contact (POCs).

Education and Background

• Active Secret Clearance or higher
• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time on deployments for CONUS locations

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering assessments of different configurations including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to customer standards, and for progress in accordance with schedules
• Coordinate with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction and with the Lead Engineer on network architecture and design decisions
• The Network Design Engineer makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations, prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives
• The Network Design Engineer will adhere to U.S. Army engineering processes during the development of all submissions; identify additional processes and documentation formats, as necessary submit site specific reports and drawings to Government for review and approval and adhere to the Government’s established process for reviewing, updating, approving, and disseminating Design and Engineering documents.

Years of Experience10 years

Required Skills

• BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Cisco CCNA certification
• This position requires technical knowledge, skills and experience and the ability to direct technical resources in the completion of assigned tasks to include but not limited to network design upgrades, development of configurations and cutover plans, staging and pre-configuration, execution of the cutover plans, and documentation and system testing
• This position must be experienced and familiar with the design and configuration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks including spanning tree, software defined networking, VLANs, Virtual Network Identifiers (VNI)s, VXLANS, VRFs, Hostnames, OEM equipment from CISCO
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members of different abilities, backgrounds, and skillsets
• Proven ability of delivering products on time or ahead of schedule

Preferred Skills

• Cisco CCNP and/or CCDP certification
• Passive Optical Networking (PON)
• Familiar with Juniper network equipment and network management
• Cisco Prime
• IT PIE US
• Army network design standards

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.