Senior Network Engineer

Fantom Corp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize resilient, secure network infrastructures for mission-critical programs. Ideal candidates will lead modernization, security architecture, and performance improvements to ensure reliable communications across federal projects; TS clearance and polygraph readiness are required.

This role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge security tools, cloud and on-premise networks, and a team dedicated to trusted,

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Candidate must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with <2 years.
• Strong experience with LAN/WAN, Cloud, and security infrastructure.
• Experience in threat mitigation and DevSecOps practices.
• AI-assisted monitoring capabilities.
• Palo Alto security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify network security needs and implement security infrastructure.
• Implement a disaster recovery procedure.
• Troubleshoot and communicate network issues to staff and management.

Skills

Active Top Secret Clearance

Polygraph eligible

Diagnostic tools expertise

LAN/WAN, Cloud & Security Infra

Threat mitigation & DevSecOps

AI-assisted monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience

Master’s degree with <2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Palo Alto technology

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise. This role leads the design, implementation and optimization of resilient, secure network infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in network moderinization, security architecture, and performance optimization while ensuring reliable communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify network security needs, and implement security infrastructure solutions.


• Implement a disaster recovery procedure.


• Troubleshooting and communicating network issues to other employees and management.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance


• Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph


• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience


• Expert with diagnostic tools.


• LAN/WAN, Cloud and Security Infrastructure.


• Perform threat mitigations and versed in DevSecOps.


• AI assisted monitoring.


• Palo Alto technology.

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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.