Network Engineer

Sms-Data-Products-Group,-Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. seeks a Network Engineer to manage mission-critical voice and data networks within a secure AFNCR contract.

You will design, implement, administer, and sustain enterprise networking in a DoD environment, focusing on routing, switching, firewalls, security, performance, and documentation. The role requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance, DoD 8570/8140 compliance, CCNA, and 8+ years in federal or defense network engineering.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance and related certifications required.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant federal/defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and firewall systems.
• Engineer and maintain secure telecommunication and command-and-control systems (e.g., DRSN) within NMCC.
• Monitor network health, apply upgrades/patching, and resolve latency or connectivity issues.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

Network Security

Performance Monitoring

Documentation

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Security+

DoD 8570/8140 compliance

Job description

Career Opportunities with SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC

A great place to work.

SMS is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS clearance Network Engineer to manage mission-critical voice and data networks for our Air Force District of Washington / National Capital Region (AFNCR) contract. The Network Engineer will support mission-critical network infrastructure within a secure federal environment. This role is focused on the design, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, and sustainment of enterprise network systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, network security, performance monitoring, and documentation while supporting highly available and secure network operations.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com .

Job Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Support: Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and firewall systems.
• Specialized Systems: Engineer and maintain secure telecommunication and command-and-control systems like the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) within the National Military Command Center (NMCC).
• Operations & Maintenance: Monitor network health, execute upgrades, perform patching, and resolve complex latency or connectivity faults.
• Compliance: Implement DoD cybersecurity mandates, including DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
• Documentation: Create architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change-management implementation plans.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Required to pass drug testing prior to start and randomly through the year
• Certifications:
  • DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance (e.g., CompTIA Security+CE baseline)
  • Active CCNA
• Bachelor's Degree
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Technical Background: Senior-level hands-on experience supporting enterprise network engineering, network operations, or infrastructure engineering in federal, defense, intelligence, or similarly secure environments.

Salary Range : 130,000 - 160,000

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.