Network Engineer-Senior with Security Clearance

Diné Development Corporation; Quantico (VA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, operate, and sustain secure enterprise networks and unified communications for AFOSI mission environments. You will lead complex engineering tasks across LAN/WAN/VLAN, routing, switching, and video teleconference infrastructure, with emphasis on security and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on Cisco enterprise networking, a TS clearance, and CCNA or Network+ at minimum (CCNP preferred).

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years network engineering/operations experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI access.
• CCNA or Network+ minimum; CCNP preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain secure LAN, WAN, VLAN, routing, switching, wireless, and unified communications solutions.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Cisco devices and network-management platforms.
• Configure and sustain Palo Alto or comparable next-generation firewall services and security policies.
• Monitor network availability, capacity, performance, events, and security conditions; lead incident resolution.

Conhecimentos

Cisco networking

Zero Trust

TS clearance

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in IT/Cybersecurity/Engineering

CCNA or Network+ (minimum)

CCNP (preferred)

Ferramentas

Cisco switches/routers

Palo Alto firewall

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Overview: Senior Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and sustaining secure enterprise network and unified communications services supporting AFOSI mission environments. The engineer provides senior-level support for LAN, WAN, VLAN, routing, switching, firewall, monitoring, NIPR, SIPR, AFSCI, and video teleconference infrastructure. This senior position leads complex troubleshooting and approved change activities, supports AFCYBER and USCYBERCOM taskings, and validates network patches, software updates, and design changes in test environments before operational implementation. Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain secure LAN, WAN, VLAN, routing, switching, wireless, and unified communications solutions.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and associated network-management platforms.
• Configure and sustain Palo Alto or comparable next-generation firewall services and security policies.
• Monitor network availability, capacity, performance, events, and security conditions and lead resolution of complex incidents.
• Troubleshoot NIPR, SIPR, and AFSCI connectivity and coordinate with Government and enterprise service providers through restoration.
• Support identity-based access, software-defined networking, Zero Trust, and micro- and macro-segmentation initiatives.
• Operate and maintain VTC and unified communications infrastructure and coordinate resolution of service-impacting issues.
• Execute applicable USCYBERCOM and AFCYBER orders, taskings, directives, and network changes within required timelines.
• Maintain and use TIC/DEV or comparable test environments to validate patches, software, configurations, and network changes before production deployment.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, baselines, implementation plans, test results, procedures, and change records.
• Provide technical leadership, peer review, mentoring, root-cause analysis, and recommendations for network modernization and resilience.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years network engineering/operations.
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered.
• Clearance Requirements: Must have active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain TS with SCI access.
• Certification Requirements: CCNA or Network+ (minimum); CCNP preferred.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Hands-on Cisco enterprise networking experience; familiarity with structured change/configuration control and secure network operations. Salary Range: $90,000 to $150,000 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 the 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, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Equal Opportunity & Compliance 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