Senior Network Engineer – On-Site, Contract‑to‑Hire

TECHEAD Mid Atlantic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Sr Network Engineer for an on-site, contract-to-hire role at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will manage, maintain, and secure a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet network, focusing on design, configuration, and Tier 3 support with DoD, AF, and DISA standards.

Ideal candidates have Cisco/Juniper routing/switching expertise, IPAM/DHCP/DNS/Syslog, network monitoring (SolarWinds Orion, Cisco ISE), and a Security+ certification. CCNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field (4 extra years of experience can substitute for the degree).
• 3+ years of progressive hands-on experience in network engineering/administration.
• Active Secret security clearance is a plus.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco/Juniper routers and switches; Layer 2/3 protocols; network monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Network design, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Provide Tier 3 operational support; diagnose data troubles and open/resolve trouble tickets.
• Participate in network modernization and integration of new networks.
• Maintain DoD/AF/DISA compliance; keep topology maps and documentation up to date.
• Support 24/7 operations and weekend work as required.

Skills

Network design

Tier 3 support

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

4+ years related experience as substitute for degree

Tools

Cisco routers & switches

Juniper routers & switches

IPAM/DHCP/DNS/Syslog

SolarWinds Orion NPM/NCM

Cisco ISE

Job description

TECHEAD is seeking a Sr Network Engineer for an on-site, contract-to-hire role at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will manage, maintain, and secure a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet network, focusing on design, configuration, and Tier 3 support with DoD, AF, and DISA standards.

Ideal candidates have Cisco/Juniper routing/switching expertise, IPAM/DHCP/DNS/Syslog, network monitoring (SolarWinds Orion, Cisco ISE), and a Security+ certification. CCNA is preferred.