Network Engineer

Ddc Dine; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Defense Enclave Services program at Ft. Meade, MD.

The role focuses on lifecycle replacement and technology refresh across enterprise networks, ensuring compliance with DISA and DoD standards. The selected candidate will plan, stage, configure, test, implement, and migrate network devices, while coordinating with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required for the role.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience; additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies.
• Experience implementing and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with switching technologies including VLANs, STP, and Layer 2/Layer 3 network design.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, subnetting, and network troubleshooting methodologies.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including potential OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh for enterprise network infrastructure.
• Engineer, configure, test, and implement routers, switches per standards and security requirements.
• Develop and execute Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs) and migration procedures.
• Coordinate and execute maintenance windows and circuit migrations.
• Validate configurations for DISA STIG compliance and security requirements.
• Perform configuration management, software upgrades, and hardware replacements.
• Collaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams for successful deployment.
• Support testing and validation of network connectivity, routing, and security during implementation.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and implementation personnel.

Skills

Secret clearance

IAT Level II

Routing & switching

BGP & OSPF

VLANs / STP

IP subnetting

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

Cisco IOS

Network management tools

Job description

NOVA is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Ft. Meade, MD.

This position will focus on Lifecycle Replacement (LCR) activities for enterprise network infrastructure, including end-of-service (EOS) and end-of-life (EOL) technology refresh initiatives across the enterprise environment.

The selected candidate will provide technical expertise for planning, staging, configuration, testing, implementation, and migration of enterprise network devices while ensuring compliance with DISA and DoD standards.

This is a temporary position through November 2026 with possible extension to May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh activities for enterprise network infrastructure.
• Engineer, configure, test, and implement routers, switches, and associated network devices in accordance with approved engineering standards and security requirements.
• Develop and execute Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), migration plans, validation procedures, and rollback procedures.
• Support network modernization and hardware refresh initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Coordinate and execute maintenance windows, circuit migrations, and cutover activities with internal teams and customer stakeholders.
• Validate network device configurations for compliance with DISA STIGs and organizational security requirements.
• Perform configuration management, software upgrades, and hardware replacement activities.
• Analyze network designs and recommend improvements related to reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation procedures, diagrams, and as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure successful transition and deployment activities.
• Support testing and validation of network connectivity, routing, switching, and security functionality during implementation activities.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and implementation personnel.
• Support occasional after-hours maintenance activities and scheduled implementation windows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required for role.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or appropriate DoDM 8570 Baseline Certification) is required Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies.
• Experience implementing and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with switching technologies including VLANs, STP, and Layer 2/Layer 3 network design.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, subnetting, and network troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience performing network hardware refreshes, circuit migrations, and infrastructure modernization activities.
• Experience developing implementation plans, migration procedures, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements and secure network configuration practices.
• Ability to coordinate and execute maintenance activities in a mission-focused enterprise environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including potential OCONUS travel.
• Willingness to support scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as required.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $60,000 to $88,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program.
• The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance [e-mail]