Network Engineer

Blu Omega LLC; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Telehealth options

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Blu Omega LLC is seeking a Network Engineer to support a federal program at Hanscom AFB in Lincoln, MA. The role is onsite full-time with potential limited remote work occasionally.

You will engineer, administer, troubleshoot, and modernize secure enterprise networks across classified and unclassified environments. Ideal candidates bring approximately 10 years of senior networking experience, hands-on Cisco routing/switching/ISE, and a strong ability to design and troubleshoot complex networks

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required before start.
• Security+ certification required before start.
• Approximately 10 years of senior-level network engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, Cisco switches, and Cisco ISE.
• Strong experience with routing, switching, network design, implementation, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with OSPF, VRF, VRRP, QoS, VLANs, STP, 802.1X, ACLs, IPsec, and stacking.
• Experience with DHCP, SolarWinds Orion NPM/NCM, Wireshark, AAA, SNMPv3, Syslog, and network monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting VoIP environments.
• Ability to work onsite full time at Hanscom AFB.
• Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, operate, and troubleshoot secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Support Cisco routers, switches, ISE, and related network security technologies.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues, outages, and incidents.
• Support network modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity, reliability, and upgrades.
• Maintain secure and compliant network configurations and documentation.
• Support VoIP network issues and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve complex network problems.
• Provide occasional night or weekend surge support when needed.

Skills

Security clearance

Network engineering

Cisco networking

Network design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Cisco ISE

OSPF

VRF

QoS

Job description

Back Network Engineer IT Services Lincoln , MA Aug 7, 2026

Network Engineer
Lincoln, MA / Onsite
Active Secret clearance required

Blu Omega is seeking a Network Engineer to support a federal program focused on enterprise IT and network operations at Hanscom Air Force Base. This role operates within an onsite DoD enterprise network environment and is responsible for engineering, administration, troubleshooting, and modernization support across classified, unclassified, and enclave networks. The position requires experience supporting secure enterprise network infrastructure in a mission-driven environment.

Program Overview

This role supports an Air Force program providing enterprise IT, network, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational support for Hanscom Air Force Base and its customer community.

Key Details

Location: Lincoln, MA / Onsite (full-time onsite at Hanscom AFB; limited remote work may occasionally be permitted)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, operate, and troubleshoot secure enterprise network infrastructure
• Support Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Cisco ISE, network access control, routing, switching, and related network security technologies
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues, outages, degraded performance, and Tier 3 incidents
• Support network modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity improvements, reliability improvements, and infrastructure upgrades
• Maintain secure and compliant network configurations, technical documentation, operational procedures, and network topology information
• Support VoIP-related network issues, network monitoring, IP address management, and performance monitoring activities
• Coordinate with vendors and internal technical teams to resolve complex network problems
• Provide occasional night or weekend surge support when critical network or security issues occur

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Security+ certification required before start
• Approximately 10 years of senior-level network engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, Cisco switches, and Cisco ISE
• Strong experience with routing, switching, network design, implementation, operations, and troubleshooting
• Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting experience
• Experience with OSPF, VRF, VRRP, QoS, VLANs, STP, 802.1X, access control lists, IPsec, and virtual chassis or stacking
• Experience with DHCP, SolarWinds Orion NPM/NCM, Wireshark, AAA, SNMPv3, Syslog, and network monitoring tools
• Experience supporting VoIP environments
• Ability to work onsite full time at Hanscom AFB
• Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and customer-service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Air Force or broader DoD enterprise network experience
• CCNA or CCNP certification
• PowerShell scripting experience
• TACLANE experience
• Voice platform experience
• UPS infrastructure knowledge
• Windows Server 2019 or 2022 and IIS knowledge
• Experience supporting classified, unclassified, and enclave network environments
• Experience supporting large enterprise environments with thousands of users

Compensation

Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments.

We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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