Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI, FS (Network Engineering, Associate)

The MIL Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to support a federal government client in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include managing network operations, troubleshooting issues, and configuring hardware and VPNs. The role demands strong experience in network administration and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $200,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience as a network engineer or administrator in the intelligence community.
• Six years of experience with Cisco switches and network hardware.
• Willingness to perform hands-on Layer 1 tasks.
• Ability to create and present technical briefings.

Responsibilities

• Assist System Administrators and Lead Network Engineer.
• Manage network operations using SNMP tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network problems.
• Install and configure networking hardware.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Network management using SNMP

Layer 1 tasks (cable pulling, racking/stacking)

Ability to use MS Visio

Configuration of VPNs

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Cisco switches

SolarWinds

JIRA

Job description

Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI, FS (Network Engineering, Associate) to support a federal government client in the Washington, DC metro area. This position requires a full on‑site schedule. The position is currently unfunded and is posted in anticipation of future contract award and funding approval.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the System Administrators
• Assisting the Lead Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans
• Managing network operations using SNMP network management tools
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems with network protocol capture/decoding analyzers
• Planning and building network from OSI Layer 1 through Layer 3
• Managing TCP/IP internetworking connectivity, including addressing and subnetting
• Monitoring network as defined in the network monitoring plan
• Installing, configuring, updating, and documenting physical cable plant and networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers); managing network security (firewalls, IP blocking)
• Configuring and managing virtual private networks (VPNs)

Travel

None

Required Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of intelligence community experience as a network engineer or network administrator
• Six (6) years’ experience with Cisco switches and network hardware
• Willingness and ability to perform Layer 1 tasks (pulling cable, racking/stacking, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use MS Visio to produce network diagrams
• Ability to create and present presentations and other ad‑hoc technical briefings as necessary
• Familiarity with virtual appliances (switches, firewalls, etc.)
• Must be able to survive and thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands‑on network engineering experience in a customer environment
• Strong project management experience (ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle to meet deadlines)
• Familiarity with Storage Area Networking (SAN) and Fibre Channel protocols and standards
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with SolarWinds network management/monitoring tool
• Familiarity with JIRA
• Experience working in a mission‑like environment
• Cloud familiarity (AWS, Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience as network engineer or network technician.

Clearance

All applicants must possess an active Top Secret/SCI with FS Poly clearance.

Compensation

The projected compensation range is $125,000 – $200,000 per year. Final salary is determined based on qualifications, experience, and contractual limitations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.