Senior Network Engineer

Competitive Range; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Competitive Range seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD programs, ensuring secure, high-availability network connectivity across classification levels. You will manage encryption devices, VoIP systems, and VIP/GO quarters, with a focus on rapid response and incident management.

Required are TS/SCI clearance and 5+ years in network engineering, with the ability to work within a multi-contractor government team. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of network engineering experience with rapid response.
• Experience with DoD customer environments and multi-contractor teams.
• Knowledge of encryption devices, VoIP/VoSIP, and power equipment.
• Experience patching and cabling network devices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Rapid Response Team for urgent break-fixes and incident response.
• Manage network connectivity for VIP/GO quarters and high-priority requirements.
• Implement and manage transport across classification levels including encryption and VoIP devices.
• Oversee lifecycle maintenance of transport devices and related equipment.
• Patch and cabling work for devices; support cost transfers and user agreements.
• Prepare Monthly Rapid Response Team report detailing work and resources.

Skills

Network engineering

Incident management

Rapid response

VIP/government operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer sciences, business management, or related field

Master's degree

Nationally recognized senior network cert

Tools

Encryption devices

VoIP/VoSIP devices

TACLANE hardware

Job description

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to assist in the direction and management of the program’s executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team. The Senior Network Engineer will be critical in maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing our network infrastructure, focusing on urgent break-fixes and high-priority requirements. The candidate must have a deep understanding of network connectivity across various classification levels and be committed to excellent responses to incidents affecting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Rapid Response Team to conduct urgent break-fixes and fulfill requirements in response to incidents. Prioritize and respond to incidents with the understanding that less than 5% of typical incidents are classified as urgent.
• Manage network connectivity at all VIP/General Officer quarters within the scope of responsibility. Ensure readiness for VIP visits and support high-priority requirements in these locations.
• Implement and manage network connectivity and transport across all classification levels. This includes managing and installing encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power equipment (e.g., UPS).
• Oversee life-cycle maintenance for all transport devices and supporting equipment. Ensure all installations, maintenance, and removals are conducted according to approved standards and architectural drawings.
• Manage and perform patching and cabling for devices in VIP/GO quarters.
• Assist the Crisis Management Teams in managing cost transfers and updating user agreements with the customer base.
• Prepare the Rapid Response Team Monthly Report detailing work performed, including man-hours and materials spent supporting the month’s requirements.

Qualifications/Experience

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a proven track record in rapid response and high-priority incident management.
• Familiar with the duties of the JNOSC Core Engineering Team, Service Restoral Team, TACLANE Team, Service Response Team, and MAC Team.
• Experience in managing network connectivity and transport across different classification levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of encryption devices, VoIP and VoSIP devices, and auxiliary power equipment.
• Experience with patching and cabling network devices.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer sciences, business management, or related field (Required)
• Master's degree (Preferred)
• One nationally recognized certification for senior network administrators/engineers/architects