Senior Network Engineer (SME)

Nowges; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nowges is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting Pentagon operations in Arlington, VA. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering, plus 10+ years of network engineering experience with strong TCP/IP and compliance knowledge. Responsibilities involve device configuration, network monitoring, and ensuring cybersecurity standards. This role requires an Active Top Secret clearance, offering someone the chance to work in a vital defense environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, subnetting.
• Experience in DoD network environments and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network devices.
• Develop network architecture diagrams and implementation plans.
• Support LAN, WLAN, and SDN environments.
• Perform network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Support SAN and virtualization integration.
• Maintain DoD STIG compliance and cybersecurity posture.
• Utilize ACAS and support RMF processes.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing

Subnetting

DoD network environments

Network troubleshooting

Network optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Stratix

ACAS

Job description

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Pentagon, Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1359

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) REQUIRED

Certification: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or Above REQUIRED

Position Overview

GES is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting Pentagon operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Stratix network devices
• Develop network architecture diagrams and implementation plans
• Support LAN, WLAN, and SDN environments
• Perform network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Support SAN and virtualization integration
• Maintain DoD STIG compliance and cybersecurity posture
• Utilize ACAS and support RMF processes
• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, subnetting
• Experience in DoD network environments and compliance standards