Senior Network Engineer - Ft. Meade, MD

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Ft Meade, MD. Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI ATO CI Poly and/or TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. Job Description: Join a high-performing senior-level networks team tasked with architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining a large-scale, mission-essential multi-agency network infrastructure. This environment demands fault-tolerance, low latency, and strict security compliance, supporting several programs under a unified set of agency requirements. You'll play a key role in shaping and sustaining secure, scalable, and resilient networking environments across data centers, transport layers, and rack-level infrastructure. This is a hands-on, on-site engineering position with opportunities for leadership, innovation, and critical mission impact. This is a critical infrastructure role within a dynamic and innovative technical environment. If you're ready to support complex, secure missions and want to grow your expertise among seasoned professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Some domestic/international travel may be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement secure, high-availability network solutions supporting mission-critical systems.
• Maintain and optimize LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols, and transport layer technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot Juniper and/or Cisco network hardware and software.
• Ensure compliance with strict government security and performance standards.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and programs to support scalable enterprise needs.
• Lead technical discussions and present solutions to internal stakeholders and government customers.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, architecture, and system maintenance.
• Hands-on expertise with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking platforms.
• Proficiency with key protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, TLS, VPLS, GRE OSPF, EIGRP, BGP EVPN over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN Multicast, STP, VLANs, Trunking LAN/WAN configurations and firewall/ACL security controls
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Security+ or CISSP certification.

Desired Skills:

• Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE).
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP).
• Experience scripting in Bash, Python, etc.
• Background in Linux/BSD system networking and administration.
• Familiarity with multicast protocol design and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated leadership or ownership in engineering design reviews.
• Willingness to travel (CONUS and OCONUS).

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field – or equivalent work experience.

Benefits: ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector. Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don't just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.