Senior Network Engineer

FGS-WI LLC; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

FGS LLC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Office of Naval Intelligence in Suitland, Maryland. You will design, configure, maintain, and secure a globally deployed Cisco-based network infrastructure for classified mission systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive Cisco routing/switching experience, DoD/IC operations, and a TS/SCI clearance. You will lead complex troubleshooting, implement modernization initiatives, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or 3 years relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM I Certification
• Cisco CCNA
• Extensive experience with Cisco routing/switching and secure networks
• Experience with DoD/IC network design and operations

Responsibilities

• Engineer and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN/MAN across multiple enclaves
• Configure and maintain encryption devices for classified communications
• Manage dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and route analysis
• Perform advanced troubleshooting with packet captures, SNMP, and NetFlow
• Maintain VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, QoS
• Support WAN technologies including MPLS, VPNs, IPSec tunnels
• Provide Tier III engineering support for outages and performance issues

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

WAN architectures

Network security

OSPF

EIGRP

BGP

Troubleshooting

DoD cybersecurity requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Cisco IOS-XE

IOS

NX-OS

Catalyst

SolarWinds

Job description

Requires US Citizenship Yes

Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time

Required Security Clearance: (Minimum for hire) TS/SCI

Required Education: (Minimum for hire) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or engineering discipline; Computer science or IT discipline.

Salary Band: $175,000 to $190,000

FGS, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to support the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in Suitland, Maryland. The successful candidate will provide engineering, administration, and operational support for a globally deployed Cisco-based enterprise network infrastructure supporting classified mission systems. The Network Engineer will design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing, switching, encryption devices, LAN/WAN connectivity, and secure network services across multiple security enclaves.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies, enterprise routing protocols, network security, and WAN architectures supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community operations. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for maintaining high availability, resolving complex network issues, and implementing network modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engineer and troubleshoot enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and secure point-to-point connections.


• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Type 1 and commercial encryption devices supporting classified communications.


• Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.


• Analyze routing tables, neighbor relationships, route redistribution, convergence issues, and routing loops.


• Perform advanced troubleshooting using packet captures, protocol analyzers, SNMP, NetFlow, syslog, and network monitoring tools.


• Configure and maintain VLANs, trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, and Quality of Service (QoS).


• Administer WAN technologies including MPLS, leased circuits, VPNs, GRE tunnels, IPSec tunnels, and encrypted transport.


• Configure and maintain Cisco Firepower, Cisco IOS-XE, IOS, NX-OS, and Catalyst platforms.


• Support enterprise network segmentation, multicast, ACLs, NAT, and secure network architectures.


• Perform network fault isolation across multiple classified and unclassified enclaves.


• Coordinate circuit activations, telecommunications providers, and remote site connectivity.


• Develop and maintain network diagrams, routing documentation, configuration baselines, and engineering change documentation.


• Participate in maintenance windows, technology refreshes, disaster recovery exercises, and continuity of operations planning.


• Provide Tier III engineering support for complex network outages and performance issues.


• Support implementation of cybersecurity requirements including STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration management.


• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations to support network installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting as required.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship


• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAM Level I Certification


• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or additional 3 years relevant experience in lieu of degree)


• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)


• Minimum 3 years of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Enterprise network engineering and systems administration
  
  
  • Cisco Firepower administration and troubleshooting
  
  
  • Secure network architectures supporting global operations
  
  
  • Systems integration and lifecycle support
  
  
  • Configuration management and documentation
  
  
  • Network security best practices and hardening
  
  
  • Deployment and sustainment of COTS/GOTS applications in classified environments
  
  
  
  

Desired Qualification:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)


• Experience supporting the Office of Naval Intelligence or other DoD / IC customers


• Experience with secure enclaves such as NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or CAP/SCI networks


• Experience with SolarWinds Network monitoring

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or engineering discipline; Computer science or IT discipline.

From the IC contract:

Of the minimum of three (3) years of required experience, at least one (1) year of experience with DoD/IC network design, administration, operations, procedures, and troubleshooting.

Security Clearance Requirements:

TS/SCI

Physical, Work Environment & Conditions: (please update)

• Sitting: 70%, Standing: 30%, Walking: 10%, Reaching, Grasping: 10%


• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 25lbs (10%), Pushing/Pulling: 5%


• Speaking, Listening, and Visual tasks: 100%


• Local and overseas travel: 20%


• Exposure to external environmental conditions, noise, and physical hazards: up to 10%


• No supervisory responsibilities

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Company Overview:

FGS LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include the design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading-edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services throughout the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.

FGS provides secure, leading edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.

FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.