Senior Network Engineer III – IC/DoD Classified

Alex-alternative Experts, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits

Job summary

ALEX - Alternative Experts, LLC is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer III to lead complex network design and implementation for classified environments at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires senior-level expertise, mentoring, and direct interaction with program leadership.

Applicants should have 10+ years of relevant experience, active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, and a Master’s or equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Senior network engineer with 10+ years in DoD/IC environments.
• Experience designing and administering LAN/CAN/WAN in classified networks.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale network installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of networks.
• Oversee network security architecture per DoD RMF/NIST 800-53.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with leadership.

Skills

Senior network design

Network engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Security compliance

RMF/NIST

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Bachelor's degree + 12 yrs experience

16 years experience alternative path

Tools

Arista configurations

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Juniper certifications

VPN/IPSec

Job description

ALEX - Alternative Experts, LLC is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer III to lead complex network design and implementation for classified environments at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires senior-level expertise, mentoring, and direct interaction with program leadership.

Applicants should have 10+ years of relevant experience, active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, and a Master’s or equivalent combination.