Network Engineer

DCS Corp; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a performance‑driven Network Engineer to support US Army programs in the Washington area. Focus on designing and maintaining networks for military vehicles and equipment, with opportunities across analytical, financial, logistics, engineering and technical support domains.

The role requires U.S. Citizenship, a BA/BS in a related field, and 4–5 years of DOD network experience; several positions may exist across locations with security clearances as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• BA/BS in CS, Information Systems, Software Engineering or Computer Programming.
• 4–5 years as a network engineer within a DOD environment.
• 1 academic year post-secondary program may substitute 1 year of experience; 3 extra years may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network engineering performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Configure and install network devices and services (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches and security configurations.
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• Work within configuration and change management policies to ensure successful changes.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Skills

Network engineering

System monitoring

Vendor liaison

Configuration management

Education

BA/BS in CS/IS/SE/Programming

Tools

Routers & Switches

VPN & Firewall

Job description

Job Description

DCS is searching for a performance‑driven Network Engineer to support US Army programs. A focus on either Analytical, Financial, logistics, engineering, technical support and/or management of advanced networks for military vehicles and equipment. We’re seeking individuals who are excited to take on meaningful challenges, contribute to innovative solutions, and help shape the future of a fast‑evolving mission space. This position will be supporting multiple locations.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

BA/BS from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Programming with 4 to 5 years as a network engineer within the DOD environment.

1 academic year at an accredited college or university in an accredited preferred degree related post‑secondary program for 1 year of experience. 3 additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Monitor network engineering performance and ensure system availability and reliability.

Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).

Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.

Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.

Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.

Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Desired Skills:

Ability to obtain a secret clearance as needed.