Sr Network Engineer

Techead; Massachusetts; Presencial; USD 125.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Network design

Tier 3 support

Documentation

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

4+ years related experience as substitute for degree

Herramientas

Cisco routers & switches

Juniper routers & switches

IPAM/DHCP/DNS/Syslog

SolarWinds Orion NPM/NCM

Cisco ISE

Descripción del empleo

Always Connecting, Always Evolving.

TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract-To-Hire position – Sr Network Engineer / Hanscom AFB MA – (JOB-22533). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

You can find more about our team and values by checking us out at TECHEAD.comor onGlassdoor

Job Details:

Title: Sr Network Engineer
Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 /per Year
Work Type: Contract-To-Hire
Work Location: On-Site

Job Description:

Responsible for working on a team to manage, maintain, and secure a high-performance, converged Gigabit Ethernet network infrastructure, ensuring reliable service delivery across operations.

This role focuses on network design, configuration, and Tier 3 operational support with minimal supervision. Operating in alignment with DoD, Air Force, and DISA standards, the position exercises technical leadership to drive network modernization, optimize performance, and manage ongoing upgrade projects across routers, switches, and network management tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Engineering: Design, install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure with minimal supervision. Manage daily operational tasks and ongoing upgrade projects for routers, switches, and network management tools.
• Operations & Troubleshooting: Provide day-to-day operational support, including network debugging, diagnosing data troubles, opening trouble tickets, and resolving customer support cases through Tier 3 support.
• Network Modernization: Participate in the design and integration of new networks into the existing architecture, leveraging the latest networking technologies.
• Compliance & Documentation: Assist in securing network systems to meet all applicable DoD, AF, and DISA compliance standards. Maintain classified and unclassified network topology maps (e.g., Visio) and ensure detailed record-keeping for military processes.
• Maintenance & Support: Participate in system maintenance, optimization, and performance activities. Support emergency operations on a 24/7 as-needed basis and remain flexible for weekend work as required.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology or an equivalent technical field (4 additional years of directly related experience may substitute for the degree).
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive hands‑on experience in a dedicated network engineering or administration role.
• Clearance: Active Secret security clearance is a plus
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Technical Systems: Hands‑on experience configuring Cisco/Juniper routers and switches, Layer 2 & Layer 3 protocols in a VoIP environment, IPAM/DHCP/DNS/Syslog, and network monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds Orion NPM/NCM, Cisco ISE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

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For more information on TECHEAD please visitwww.techead.com.

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