Senior Network Engineer

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k plan

PTO & Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain complex LAN/WAN networks supporting critical missions with a focus on performance and security.

The candidate should have 12+ years of network engineering experience, a related bachelor's degree (master's may substitute for two years), and the ability to guide junior engineers while coordinating with system engineering to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience (reducing total required experience).
• Additional 5 years experience may substitute for a Bachelor's.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, test, and maintain large-scale network solutions.
• Configure and manage network devices, VPNs, firewalls, and QoS.
• Coordinate with system engineering to minimize downtime.
• Gather requirements and ensure DoD/IC compliance in designs.

Skills

Network engineering

Senior level

LAN/WAN administration

Network design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering / CS / IS / related

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience

Tools

VPNs

Firewalls

VoIP

NAT/IPsec

Job description

## Senior Network EngineerApplyremote type: Onsite Nightwinglocations: Annapolis Junction, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101898Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.Nightwing is seeking a **Senior Network Engineer** to perform network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers.**The Senior Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities**:* Provide input to the design of the systems' network and mission architecture* Perform configuration, test, deployment, and maintenance to all network equipment* Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools* Develops algorithms used in modules or incorporated into models associated with the research and development of technologies and systems* Ensures that all material received is inspected for evidence of tampering and, if any is found, submits a report of suspected physical incident immediately.* Configure and maintain network diagrams and accreditations* Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations* Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management* Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation.* Coordinate with the system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations to minimize down time* Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies* Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements* Manage, develop work schedules and direct the work of junior level engineers**Qualifications:*** Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support is required.* A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline is required.* A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, thereby reducing the total years of experience to six (6).* Five (5) additional years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.Salary & BenefitsThe salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.*Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.*### About NightwingPreviously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.