Senior Network Engineer

Base-2 Solutions, LLC.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the NDOC initiative at the Intelligence Community Campus in Bethesda, MD. This on-site role requires expertise in data center networking, Cisco ACI, and security compliance for mission-critical operations.

You will lead engineering efforts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure high availability, performance, and secure connectivity across on-premise and interconnect networks.

Qualifications

• Broadened experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data center and enterprise network architectures with emphasis on scalability and security.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, HSRP, SNMP, and multicast protocols.
• Experience with network monitoring ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, NetBox, and PRTG.
• Deep knowledge of firewall rules, ACLs, VPNs, and secure remote access.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance under shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure data center networks.
• Lead configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Coordinate monitoring and incident resolution using ITSM tools.
• Develop contingency plans and network resilience procedures.
• Provide technical oversight of network standards, cabling, and data center operations.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Nexus/Catalyst

TCP/IP and routing protocols

Network security principles

ServiceNow/SolarWinds/NetBox

Team leadership

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience

Tools

ServiceNow

SolarWinds

NetBox

PRTG

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide senior-level technical expertise in the planning, coordination, implementation, and sustainment of major computer network initiatives supporting the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC). This is a 100% on-site position at the customer site in Bethesda, MD, at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical expertise in the design, implementation, and sustainment of highly available, scalable, and secure data center and enterprise network environments, including spine-leaf topologies, virtualized environments, and fabric networks.
• Support the planning and integration of LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity among on-premises systems, cloud environments, and external mission networks.
• Provide technical leadership in the configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in support of mission-critical operations.
• Analyze and optimize network connectivity and performance across servers, storage, hypervisors, and data center interconnects to support network throughput, availability, and reliability requirements.
• Oversee the use of network monitoring and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, NetBox, and PRTG to monitor network health, availability, performance, and incident resolution.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and incident resolution for complex network and data center issues, coordinating root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recovery activities as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans and procedures to support network resilience and minimize service disruptions during outages, maintenance events, and other operational activities.
• Provide technical oversight of network infrastructure standards and practices, including cabling, patch management, structured wiring, equipment configuration, documentation, and data center operations.
• Analyze network segmentation, performance, capacity, and latency requirements and recommend optimization strategies across physical and virtual environments.
• Coordinate with IT, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Application teams to support cross-functional projects and ensure network implementations align with established security, technical, and mission requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of ServiceNow ITSM activities, including work assignment, incident and change tracking, documentation, escalation, and resolution in accordance with established procedures and SLAs.
• Prepare and present technical status reports, incident summaries, performance metrics, and recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and leadership for network modernization and data center consolidation initiatives, helping to develop implementation approaches and ensuring assigned activities meet established technical, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations regarding solutions that may improve data center efficiency, scalability, availability, and cybersecurity posture.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to network engineers and technicians, assisting with complex technical issues and supporting professional development.
• Assist leadership with resource planning, work schedules, and personnel coverage to support operational and mission requirements.
• Support the evaluation of resumes and technical qualifications for network engineering vacancies and participate in candidate interviews as a technical subject matter expert, as needed.
• Provide input to leadership regarding the performance and development of assigned personnel, including periodic feedback and assessments against established employee goals and corporate guidelines, as needed.
• Review and approve timesheets for assigned personnel in accordance with corporate standards and established procedures, as needed.
• Provide after-hours or on-call technical support as required for critical outages, service interruptions, and other mission-impacting events.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data center network architectures with a focus on scalability, redundancy, and security.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, HSRP, SNMP, and multicast protocols.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and NetBox.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, including firewall rules, ACLs, VPNs, and secure remote access.
• Familiarity with network asset lifecycle management, capacity planning, and hardware procurement processes.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance under shifting operational priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Relevant experience meeting an applicable education and experience pathway listed in the equivalency section.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• CCNP or CCIE certification.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Certifications

• DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAT Level II certification requirements, with one of Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, or SSCP, along with a valid Computing Environment (CE) certification.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI
• Top Secret/SCI; TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a poly.