Senior Network Engineer Team Lead CONUS w/Secret Clearance

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer based in San Antonio, TX. The role requires expertise in networking protocols and the ability to manage complex LAN/WLAN/WAN requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields alongside substantial experience. Responsibilities include support for DoD missions, leadership of teams, and documentation of network changes. The position offers a target salary range of $110,000 to $150,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of directly related experience or 10 years with vocational training.
• DoD 8570 IAM III certified CSG: CISSP.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the medical mission of the DoD.
• Lead network specialists and internal/external teams.
• Document changes and coordinate with the NetMOD Network Standards Team.

Skills

Mastery of TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC

Strong verbal and written communication

Leadership experience managing teams

Experience with routed, switched, shared LAN environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Orion SolarWinds

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Job description

Senior Network Engineer – CONUS

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a government customer in the CONUS region. The role requires mastery of networking protocols, security, network design, and management.

Responsibilities

• Support the medical mission of the DoD and address complex LAN/WLAN/WAN requirements.
• Identify and resolve large, complex network problems, research network‑level issues using management tools.
• Provide high‑level installation, configuration, documentation, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN equipment.
• Act as the premier Network Specialist and subject‑matter expert for this contract.
• Serve as the CONUS and global point of contact for network issues, configuration management, interconnection, addressing and routing.
• Advise and consult with government staff and contractor representatives on LAN/WLAN/WAN design, deployment and management.
• Lead network specialists and internal/external teams to resolve network issues.
• Resolve technical issues with routing protocols using diagnostics and tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible, MIB, MRTG.
• Maintain LAN/WLAN–WAN security by configuring firewalls, VPNs, IDSs.
• Document changes and coordinate with NetMOD Network Standards Team.
• Evaluate and recommend vendor products for DoD and MTF requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures for LAN/WLAN/WAN operations.
• Lead or participate in projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Mastery of TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, optical time domain reflectometers, cable testers, network sniffers, and cable standards.
• Experience with routed, switched, shared LAN environments and Windows Active Directory, Unix, OpenVMS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline plus 5 years of directly related experience; or technical/vocational school completion plus 10 years of experience.
• DoD 8570 IAM III certified CSG: CISSP.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems.
• Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco systems, and Orion SolarWinds; knowledge of zero‑trust architectures desired.
• Leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams across multiple time zones.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication with government officials, medical professionals and technical personnel.

Work Environment

• Location: San Antonio, TX / Washington, DC
• Remote or In‑Person: In‑Person
• Environment: Government office
• Noise level: Medium
• Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (excluding Federal holidays)
• Travel: 25%

Wage Information

Target salary range: $110,000 – $150,000. Salary will be based on education, skills, experience and contract parameters.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

US Citizen, Active Secret clearance.

Physical Demands

Regular use of hands, arms, walking, standing, kneeling. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TekSynap is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.