Network Engineer- Sr. Department of State

Nationwide IT Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to lead program tasks for a critical project with the Department of State. This hybrid remote role requires a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in network management and project oversight. The ideal candidate will excel in designing and implementing network infrastructures while collaborating with various IT teams to ensure seamless operations. With a commitment to innovative solutions and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the IT field. Join a team that values expertise and fosters growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Commuter Benefits

Educational Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing programs and projects.
• PMP certification required and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions from conception to deployment.
• Coordinate and support customer service teams and systems management.

Skills

Network Design

Project Management

Technical Planning

Cloud Migration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Multiprotocol Routers/Switches

Firewalls

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Network Engineer (Program Task Lead) - DOS
Hybrid Remote (Arlington, VA)
Active Secret (TS preferred)
PMP required

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a qualified Network/Systems Engineer for a potential opportunity with the Department of State (DOS).

The Network/Systems Engineer will oversee all activities conducted under the contract, acting as the SME and Task Leader for O&M Network Support, while supporting all NIS staff involved in that task area.

They will work directly with the PM and support the transition-in and transition-out phases. They are expected to be available during standard business hours.

Candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience in managing programs and projects, along with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in good standing.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop - Foster and engineer software solutions from conception to deployment. Evaluate customer requirements and determine the feasibility of existing product reach, potential restrictions, and future development. Work independently while testing all software in a fluid environment, facilitating verification and quality assurance throughout.
2. Coordinate and support - Maintain oversight of our customer service team. Provide ongoing support and maintenance to the customer as needed. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Requirements:

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) during the life of this contract.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with the following technologies, tools, and platforms:
• Manages and configures network hardware, software, operating systems, and attached devices.
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation.
• Designs, installs, maintains, and supports LAN, WAN, video, and VoIP infrastructures.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and develops solutions.
• Designs, configures, and manages network security features for custom networks.
• Performs preventive and fault isolation maintenance on existing networks.
• Creates and maintains systems drawings (flowcharts, diagrams).
• Supports operational and maintenance phases for systems.
• Supports data center operations.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Collaborates with other IT teams and stakeholders.
• Designs, develops, and maintains cloud-based systems and applications.
• Evaluates and determines the best cloud options for the engineering and development teams.
• Migrates existing on-premises systems and applications to the cloud.
• Debugs and troubleshoots cloud issues, ensuring security and efficiency.
• Interacts with clients and stakeholders to understand needs and provide cloud support and recommendations.

Technical Skills Required

• Design, implementation, and support of network infrastructures.
• Engineering of multiprotocol routers/switches, network security devices, firewalls, and management systems.
• Strong understanding of Networking and Application Security.
• Experience with Agile, SDLC, and development processes.

Desired Experience:

• Two years of Consular Affairs experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of engineering tools, applications, and programming languages.
• Security+ CE certification.

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is an IT and Management consulting company and a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, PTO, commuter benefits, EAP, educational reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.