Senior Network Engineer

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

401K with Match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life & AD&D

Voluntary Life AD&D

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account (Health and/

Job summary

FEDITC, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in the Washington, DC area to provide expert‑level engineering support for DHS HSEN and LAN‑A infrastructures. Active Secret DoD clearance and US citizenship required to be considered.

The role covers network modernization, operations, and maintenance, with a focus on secure and reliable enterprise networking across DHS systems. Leadership in Tier III support and integration with DHS workflows is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of extensive network engineering experience.
• Experience leading DHS network modernization initiatives.
• Familiar with DHS HSEN/LAN‑A infrastructures and security.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced network engineering and operational support for DHS’s large‑scale HSEN and LAN‑A infrastructures, managing network hardware, software, and telecommunications components.
• Oversee and implement software and hardware upgrades, patches, and configurations to ensure continuous improvement, optimal network performance, and security.
• Offer expert‑level Tier III network support, promptly addressing complex issues and performing in‑depth troubleshooting to maintain system reliability and availability.
• Participate in network modernization projects, providing engineering leadership and technical expertise to upgrade and enhance network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DHS stakeholders, architects, and operations teams to integrate and streamline network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DHS System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL standards, and security policies including FISMA and NIST SP 800‑53.
• Manage and document comprehensive network configurations, operational procedures, and system performance metrics.
• Evaluate and integrate automation tools and strategies to enhance network operations, reduce manual interventions, and improve efficiency.
• Contribute actively to DHS certification and accreditation processes, providing necessary technical documentation and compliance assessments.

Skills

Network engineering

Enterprise networks

DHS standards

ITIL

Automation tools

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

ITIL

Job description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:
FEDITC, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer in the Washington, DC area to provide expert‑level engineering support for DHS’s Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN) and LAN‑A infrastructure. The candidate will play a critical role in network modernization, optimization, operations, and maintenance, ensuring robust and secure networking capabilities across DHS’s extensive infrastructure.
A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)

This is an upcoming opportunity contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced network engineering and operational support for DHS’s large‑scale HSEN and LAN‑A infrastructures, managing network hardware, software, and telecommunications components.
• Oversee and implement software and hardware upgrades, patches, and configurations to ensure continuous improvement, optimal network performance, and security.
• Offer expert‑level Tier III network support, promptly addressing complex issues and performing in‑depth troubleshooting to maintain system reliability and availability.
• Participate in network modernization projects, providing engineering leadership and technical expertise to upgrade and enhance network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DHS stakeholders, architects, and operations teams to integrate and streamline network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DHS System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), ITIL standards, and security policies including FISMA and NIST SP 800‑53.
• Manage and document comprehensive network configurations, operational procedures, and system performance metrics.
• Evaluate and integrate automation tools and strategies to enhance network operations, reduce manual interventions, and improve efficiency.
• Contribute actively to DHS certification and accreditation processes, providing necessary technical documentation and compliance assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience directly supporting DHS LAN/WAN environments or DHS Components.
• Proven expertise in leading successful DHS network modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, optimize, and secure large‑scale enterprise network infrastructures.

Experience/Skills

• 15+ years of extensive network engineering experience
• Proven leadership in architecting complex enterprise network environments.
• Familiarity with DHS technical standards and operational environments.

Education

• Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field.

Certifications

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required
• Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision‑making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non‑discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.