Senior DoD Network Engineer - RMF, TS/SCI Eligible

Chenega Corporation; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS seeks a Network Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY. You will design, implement, and maintain complex networks, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with RMF and STIGs.

The role involves handling classified mail, COMSEC duties, and readiness for operational environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of network experience, a DoD RMF background, and current Security+ or equivalent certification; TS/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current CompTIA Network+ OR a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of network experience required.
• Current CompTIA Security+ OR DoD 8570 IAT II baseline certification required.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI required.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network systems, including hardware, COMSEC, software, and protocols; optimize performance, reliability, and security.
• Minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Perform network and system troubleshooting to determine root causes of user issues.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, TACLANE).
• Maintain network security from threats and vulnerabilities via DISA STIGs, ACAS scans, and RMF.
• Manage inventory of networking equipment and COMSEC; act as COMSEC Officer as needed.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and optimize uptime and reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation (diagrams, configurations).

Skills

DoD RMF

Network troubleshooting

Security compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Dell

Fortinet

VMware vSphere

TACLANE encryptors

GEM One

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Chenega MIOS seeks a Network Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY. You will design, implement, and maintain complex networks, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with RMF and STIGs.

The role involves handling classified mail, COMSEC duties, and readiness for operational environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of network experience, a DoD RMF background, and current Security+ or equivalent certification; TS/SCI eligibility is required.