Senior Network Engineer (CONUS)

FEDITC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm located in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD operations. The role requires U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance. Responsibilities include resolving network issues, managing configurations, and leading technical projects while ensuring compliance with DoD standards. A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and strong experience with networking protocols are essential. Candidates must have relevant certifications like CCNP or CISSP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience or 10+ years of complex networking experience.
• Expertise in networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Strong experience in LAN/WAN architectures and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for network issues and configuration management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure.

Skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

LAN/WAN architectures

Cisco systems

Network monitoring tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Technical/Vocational training with 10+ years networking experience

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Ansible

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 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (CONUS) to work in Washington, DC. A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position. This is an upcoming opportunity contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for LAN/WLAN/WAN network issues, configuration management, and communications interconnection within CONUS operations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues across all layers of the OSI model.
• Perform installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with engineers, government personnel, and stakeholders.
• Utilize tools such as SolarWinds Orion, ARMIS, and Ansible for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS systems to maintain network security and prevent unauthorized access.
• Develop and implement network standards, policies, and procedures aligned with DoD requirements.
• Analyze network performance and implement improvements to ensure optimal uptime and efficiency.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and recommend enhancements to support mission requirements.
• Communicate status updates and technical solutions to customers and leadership.
• Support modernization initiatives including Zero Trust Architecture.
• Participate in additional technical projects as needed.

Experience/Skills

• Expertise in networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP.
• Strong experience with LAN/WAN architectures, routing, switching, and multi‑protocol environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco systems, Windows environments, Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS.
• Experience with network monitoring tools, cable testers, OTDR, and packet analysis tools.
• Knowledge of MIB, MRTG, and performance monitoring strategies.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (preferred).
• Experience supporting DoD environments (healthcare systems experience preferred).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non‑technical teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical/Vocational training AND 10+ years of progressively complex networking experience.

Required Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 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).

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.