Network Engineer - Lead with Security Clearance

Diné Development Corporation; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) seeks a Lead Network Engineer to guide the migration of DISA/DODNet environments from Fort Meade and other sites. You will oversee enterprise routing, switching, firewall modernization, VPNs, and network segmentation while coordinating with cybersecurity and operations teams.

Requires 8+ years in network engineering, a Bachelor’s degree, active Secret clearance, and DoD IAT Level II cert. CCNP or equivalent is preferred; travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Eight years of network migration and engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher.
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Hands-on routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
• Ability to implement complex network changes in large-scale environments.
• Experience with DISA or DODNet environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of network migration across multiple environments.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions within DODNet.
• Coordinate cutovers and migrations for various services.
• Support integration of agency networks into approved DISA/DODNet tech.
• Develop network diagrams, implementation plans, and migration docs.
• Provide direction to installation technicians and junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot, resolve incidents, and support operational transition.
• Contribute to engineering reviews and technical briefings.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

VPNs

SIPR/NIPR

DODNet/DISA

Infrastructure as Code

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

IaC tooling

Job description

NOVA-Dine is seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer - Lead to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) DODNet Migration Execution Services (MES-NET) program. This effort supports DISA's modernization initiative to migrate Department of Defense Fourth Estate agencies into a unified DODNet enterprise environment. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical leader supporting complex network infrastructure migration activities across multiple government organizations and geographically dispersed locations. The successful candidate will support enterprise routing, switching, firewall modernization, VPN implementation, network segmentation, infrastructure integration, and migration execution activities while collaborating across cybersecurity, systems engineering, operations, and migration teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of network migration activities across multiple DAFA environments.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions within the DODNet architecture.
• Support migration of routing, switching, firewall, VPN, DNS, DHCP/IPAM, VLAN, wireless, AAA, and NTP services.
• Coordinate network cutovers, migrations, and implementation activities.
• Support integration of agency networks into approved DISA and DODNet technologies.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, implementation plans, migration documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Support configuration management and change control processes utilizing ITSM tools.
• Provide technical direction to installation technicians and junior engineers.
• Participate in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and operational transition activities.
• Support migration execution reports, engineering reviews, and technical briefings.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, RMF, and operations teams throughout migration execution.
• Qualifications: * Years of Experience: 8 years
• Education Level: bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Clearance Requirements: Active Secret
• Certification Requirements: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher.
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP services.
• Experience implementing complex network changes in large-scale environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to support on-site operations at Fort Meade and travel as required.
• Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting DISA or DODNet environments.
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification.
• Experience with SIPR and NIPR environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale migration and modernization efforts.
• Experience utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code or automation tools.
• ServiceNow experience. 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