Senior Government Network Engineer - On-Site, TS/SCI

Quantum Sky

Suitland (MD)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

professional development reimbursement

parential leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky in Suitland, MD is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Government Program Management Office on-site. You will design, implement, and sustain enterprise WAN/LAN, VPNs, and security controls for a global system.

The role requires advanced network operations experience with Cisco devices and CCNA, and a track record of coordinating across engineering and service delivery teams. Travel 10–15% to CONUS/OCONUS locations is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related technical discipline (cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, data science, software engineering, etc.).
Eight (8) or more years of overall IT experience, with at least four (4) years as a Network Engineer supporting Government customers.
Must have active Cisco CCNA certification in accordance with DODM 8140.03 Foundational Qualification requirements for Network Operations Work Role (Advanced).
Extensive knowledge of enterprise WAN/LAN, OSPF, routers, switches, firewalls, cabling, cryptographic equipment (e.g., TACLANE encryptors), QoS, VPNs, COOP disaster recovery, and related physical hardware.
Experience in protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network and cybersecurity measures.
Experience with Cisco network/firewall devices and the Cisco UCS switching fabric.
Experience with virtualization and network mgt software (VMWare, SolarWinds, etc).
High proficiency with specialized test equipment and network analysis/management tools to analyze network characteristics.
Excellent communication, time management, organization, and customer service skills (written and oral); able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates through a variety of remote support capabilities (ticketing, phone, email, RAS, etc.).

Responsibilities

Perform Network Engineering services enabling network management for a global system from network design through implementation, configuration, maintenance, and sustainment.
Ensure customer requirements align with architecture designs and work closely with service delivery group to implement network upgrades, modernization efforts, equipment refresh support, and new network turn-ups.
Perform troubleshooting of complex network issues and implement corrective actions via installation, testing, evaluation, and coordination with other departments.
Continuously review existing WAN for performance, optimization, resilience, and security risks. Identify problem areas and develop solutions (feasibility/cost studies).
Assist with development, review, and preparation of briefing materials, reports, and other project documentation. Coordinate responses to multiple periodic reports.
Provide input to department strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Provide a leadership role for the work group in application of network engineering demands.
Expect some travel (10-15%) to local, CONUS, and OCONUS locations.