Network Engineer - 1099 (3-Month Contract)

Aretum; Illinois; Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking an independent contractor to support the Office of the CIO. This role involves analyzing network architecture and dependencies for IT services as they separate into an independent entity. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 7 years of experience in business process analysis. This position allows for remote work and offers flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in business process analysis, focusing on enterprise network architectures.
• Ability to analyze complex system interdependencies.
• Capability to provide detailed cost estimates and document risks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network architecture and dependencies for IT services.
• Define network segmentation options for separation.
• Provide cost estimates and document associated risks.

Skills

Business process analysis

Defining network segmentation strategies

Knowledge of security and compliance

Cost estimation for network changes

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. We partner with highly skilled independent professionals who share our mission and bring specialized expertise to support our government clients.

The Office of the CIO (OCIO) of a major government agency requires contractor support to assist technical staff in understanding the technical dependencies, potential challenges and costs associated with separating a large portion of its IT services into an independent entity.

IT services are defined as the IT systems (applications), data, and hardware that support the agency. This includes IT services housed at the agency’s facilities, data centers, and in the cloud, to include SaaS. The assessment will include more than 25 applications.

Note: This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not a W-2 employee position. Contractors are engaged for specific projects or deliverables and are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

Responsibilities

Analyzes the current network architecture and its interdependencies. This role defines network segmentation options for logical and physical separation, identifies security and connectivity requirements for separated environments, and provides cost estimates for necessary network changes, including licenses and labor. Additionally, the Network Engineer documents the risks and constraints related to network separation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 7 years experience in business process analysis with proven experience analyzing enterprise network architectures and interdependencies.
• Ability to define network segmentation strategies and separation requirements.
• Knowledge of security, connectivity, and compliance considerations in federal environments.
• Skilled at developing cost estimates for licenses, labor, and network changes.
• Proficiency in documenting risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business process analysis for federal government agencies.

Work Structure

• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Duration: 3 months
• Location: Remote
• Work Hours: Flexible, determined by contractor (within client requirements)
• Equipment: Contractor provides own equipment unless otherwise specified by client requirements
• Travel Requirement: Not required

Contractor Acknowledgment

This engagement is structured under a 1099 independent contractor agreement. Contractors:

• Maintain full responsibility for paying federal, state, and local taxes.
• Are not eligible for Aretum employee benefits.
• Retain control over how services are performed, consistent with contract terms.
• Must comply with all applicable federal contracting requirements, including safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), if applicable.

U.S. citizenship may be required based on federal contract requirements.

This is an independent contractor engagement. It does not establish an employer-employee relationship with Aretum. Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits and are responsible for all associated tax obligations.